Christopher Forest Stafford passed away on May 2, 2024, at the early age of 36, removing one of the brightest stars from Louisiana’s musical constellation. A one of a kind multi-instrumentalist hailed from an early age as one of the region’s most talented musicians, he was revered for his mastery of traditional instruments and styles, as well as his ability to innovate and reinvent his musical heritage from within.

The Christopher Stafford Memorial Fund was created to carry on Chris’ legacy