Compadres: Oscar Lopez and James Keelaghan February 2, 2008

Oscar Lopez's Latin guitar groove has made him a standout on the world music scene. Never
afraid to venture into different genres, Lopez easily incorporates jazz, blues, and even pop
sensibilities into his music.
For James Keelaghan the inspiration is boundless in the songs he collects or composes. Many of
his songs are narratives and weave fascinating stories. James' vocals resonate with the passion
of those stories. His guitar work is especially intricate and captivating.
It is a wonderful occasion when these two individual soloists, multiple award-winning guitar
players and friends team up on their special project, appropriately known as Compadres. They
describe their music as 'celtino', a distinctive blend of Celtic and Latino flourishes that together
create an entirely new hybrid.
The music from Compadres ranges from fiery instrumentals and heavenly harmonies to the highly
danceable. Keelaghan and Lopez have been performing off and on as Compadres since 1993.
Their first CD together in 1997 was a Juno nominated critics' favourite.

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