The Katinas

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The Katinas
Origin American Samoa
Genre(s) CCM

The Katinas are a Contemporary Christian music group. The family of five brothers hails from American Samoa, and moved to Washington, USA after the death of their mother in 1988. The group's members sang in church as children, and began playing fairs, soon moving up to nationwide slots opening for R. Kelly, Jasmine Guy, DC Talk, and Amy Grant.[1] The group was signed to Gotee Records and have released several albums on the imprint, including a 2006 retrospective entitled Collection. Shortly after their 2006 "Collection" Release, their contract with Gotee expired. It was not renewed, and they are no longer signed to a label.

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[edit] Members

  • John Katina - vocals
  • Jesse Katina - vocals
  • Sam Katina - keyboard
  • James Katina - bass guitar
  • Joseph Katina - drums

[edit] Discography

  • Katina Boyz (1991)
  • We Believe
  • The Katinas (Gotee Records, 1999) (#16 Billboard Top Contemporary Christian, #21 Heatseekers)
  • So Good (Maranatha!, 2000)
  • Destiny (Gotee, 2001) (#23 Top Contemporary Christian, #45 Heatseekers)
  • Lifestyle: A Worship Experience (Gotee, 2002) (#12 Contemporary Christian, #9 Heatseekers)
  • Roots (Gotee, 2003)
  • Family Christmas (Gotee, 2004)
  • Timeless (Word Entertainment, 2005) (#24 Top Christian Albums, #43 Heatseekers)
  • Collection (Gotee, 2006)
  • My Samoa (Destiny Productions, 2006)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Biography, Allmusic.com

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