Chris Stephens
Banjo, Sitar, Arabic Oud, Turkish Saz, Persian Tar, Chinese Pipa, & Japanese Shamisen
Pronouns: He/Him
Chris Stephens is a multi-instrumentalist musician from Columbia, Missouri known for performing traditional world music on historic instruments from Asia, India, and the Middle East, as well as bluegrass banjo. He as a long career performing at diverse cultural spaces from universities and libraries to festivals and weddings. His performances are not just musical entertainment but also an educational experience where the audience can learn about the history and culture of the instruments he uses.
In addition to performing, Chris also offers private lessons and workshops, helping others learn about these under-represented musical arts. His mission is to bring the richness of world music to a broader audience and to demonstrate that music is truly a universal language.