"Bach and Beethoven, all of them, they had to write something to please the upper structure, those with money and power."

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Source: Sun Ra: Un noir dans le cosmos. Book by Aurelien Tchiemessom, April 1, 2005.

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Sun Ra was a pioneering jazz musician and philosopher known for his cosmic philosophy and innovative music that challenged societal norms.

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