Biography

Jericho Beach Music was formed in 1997 with the release of ‘Compadres’; a truly Canadian collaboration between singer/songwriter James Keelaghan and Latino guitarist Oscar Lopez. The label was named for Vancouver’s stunning Jericho Beach, site of the annual summer folk music festival where musicians from all over the world gather for an eclectic and inspiring weekend of music. Releases from Jericho Beach Music reflect the diversity of musical style and culture that thrives in our East Vancouver neighbourhood and around the world. Jericho Beach Music is committed to ensuring effective promotion, production and administration together with giving independent musicians artistic freedom.