A Pure Solar World: Sun Ra and the Birth of Afrofuturism (Discovering America)

The A Pure Solar World: Sun Ra and the Birth of Afrofuturism book is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of the legendary musician, composer, and poet Sun Ra.

This book delves into Sun Ra's creative output - including his music, public preaching, graphic design, film and stage performance, and poetry - and connects it to the culture and politics of his times, from the space race to the civil rights movement.

Through a thorough examination of Sun Ra's astro-black mythology, Youngquist masterfully demonstrates how he offered a holistic response to a planet desperately in need of new visions and vibrations, as well as a new kind of political activism that used popular culture to advance social change.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of music, politics, and culture, and how one man's visionary ideas can inspire us to transform our society for the better.