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| '''Chris Stephens''' (born May 11, 1983) is an American musician specialization in ] from the ] (], ], ], and ]) as well as ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Around the world: Chris Stephens takes listeners along on musical travels |url=https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/entertainment/arts/2017/07/09/around-world-chris-stephens-takes/20302879007/ |website=columbiatribune.com |access-date=December 17, 2024}}</ref> | '''Chris Stephens''' (born May 11, 1983) is an American musician specialization in ] from the ] (], ], ], and ]) as well as ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Around the world: Chris Stephens takes listeners along on musical travels |url=https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/entertainment/arts/2017/07/09/around-world-chris-stephens-takes/20302879007/ |website=columbiatribune.com |access-date=December 17, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| == Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
| Stephens studied anthropology and geography at the ] and ]. | Stephens studied anthropology and geography at the ] and ]. | ||
| He started as a guitar player, belonging to the ] scene of the late early 2000s which primed |
He started as a guitar player, belonging to the ] scene of the late early 2000s which primed his interest in improvisation. After hearing ], he was inspired to take up learning eastern music.<ref>{{cite web |title=One sitar player in CoMo pulls inspiration from improvisation |url=https://www.voxmagazine.com/music/one-sitar-player-in-como-pulls-inspiration-from-improvisation/article_9f96d741-5d3d-5528-9ac1-3b288e77367e.html |website=voxmagazine.com |access-date=January 8, 2024}}</ref> His curiosity led him to learn instruments such as the ], ], ], ], ], ], as well as the ], which is central to American bluegrass music.<ref name="compass">{{cite web |title=Chris Stephens |url=https://compasscolumbia.org/chris-stephens/ |website=compasscolumbia.org |access-date=December 17, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=56 Strings : Lutes Around the World |url=https://www.viewcy.com/e/56_strings__lutes_ar?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1RKnxLcS-2ciauWRxomHCkMzQ-5_Kar3KRJc06pC5LT7x7ZQ2b8k0ulYQ_aem_KsgpQ2Q3wmUK6gyR5DZTtw |website=viewcy.com |access-date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> He studied sitar under ].<ref>{{cite web |title=World Music Concert with Chris Stephens |url=https://matagiri.org/events/world-music-concert-with-chris-stephens/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=matagiri.org |access-date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
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American musicianFor other uses, see Chris Stephens (disambiguation).
| Chris Stephens | |
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| Born | (1983-05-11) 11 May 1983 (age 41) Dexter, Missouri, USA |
| Genres | World music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2004 – |
Chris Stephens (born May 11, 1983) is an American musician specialization in lutes from the silk road (Middle East, Persia, India, and Asia) as well as guitar and banjo.
Early life and education
Stephens studied anthropology and geography at the University of Missouri and Southeast Missouri State University. He started as a guitar player, belonging to the jam band scene of the late early 2000s which primed his interest in improvisation. After hearing Bela Fleck, he was inspired to take up learning eastern music. His curiosity led him to learn instruments such as the oud, sitar, pipa, shamisen, tar, baglama, as well as the banjo, which is central to American bluegrass music. He studied sitar under Imrat Khan.
Career
Stephens is an active performer, teacher, and cultural ambassador through his educational programs, combining music with historical and geographical learning. He is renowned for his ability to perform on a wide range of instruments, including traditional instruments from Asia and the Middle East, as well as Western instruments. He has performed across the United States as a solo artist and in collaboration with other musicians and ensembles. His music draws from compositions across diverse regions and historical periods, showcasing his mastery of improvised musical traditions such as Maqam, Dastgah, and Raga.
He is the first American Pipa player to be hosted by the US China Music Institute at Bard College. A significant part of his career is the "Open Strings" program, designed as an educational platform for students of all ages. This program provides insight into global musical heritage through hands-on experiences with instruments and musical traditions, blending music with history, geography, and cultural studies. He teaches music lessons at Compass Music in Columbia, Missouri and online.
References
- "Around the world: Chris Stephens takes listeners along on musical travels". columbiatribune.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- "One sitar player in CoMo pulls inspiration from improvisation". voxmagazine.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Chris Stephens". compasscolumbia.org. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- "56 Strings : Lutes Around the World". viewcy.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- "World Music Concert with Chris Stephens". matagiri.org. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- "The US-China Music Institute presents Chris Stephens - World Musician". bard.edu. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- "Here's how Columbia celebrated its diversity, Martin Luther King Legacy". columbiatribune.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- "Chris Stephens". railtrailcaferosendale.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- "Chris Stephens - World Musician". ethnocloud.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- "CHRIS STEPHENS – WORLD MUSICIAN & OPEN STRINGS". missouriartscouncil.org. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- "All Our Teachers". amajormusiclessons.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.