Kathari.org | Official Music Site of Demetrios Kastaris

Let the “Good News” be heard in all the Nations.
Let us provide compassionate encouragement to the hopeless.

Demetrios Kastaris “Exalting the LORD” with the Trombone!
Demetrios has received formal training on the tenor trombone and bass trombone all of his life. He also praises the Lord with the Biblical Shofar and numerous conch shells of various sizes and pitches.
CD Cover Art – Stylized painting of Demetrios Kastaris by his brother, fine artist, Euripides “Rip” Kastaris.
Panoramic view of Jerusalem, The Holy City, City of Peace, City of David, City of Gold, City of Zion.

Demetrios Kastaris “Exalting the LORD” with the Trombone!
Demetrios has received formal training on the tenor trombone and bass trombone all of his life. He also praises the Lord with the Biblical Shofar and numerous conch shells of various sizes and pitches.
CD Cover Art – Stylized painting of Demetrios Kastaris by his brother, fine artist, Euripides “Rip” Kastaris.
Panoramic view of Jerusalem, The Holy City, City of Peace, City of David, City of Gold, City of Zion.

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! ¡Aleluya! ¡Alabado sea el Señor!

Hear the "Good News" prepared by Demetrios Kastaris

Good News in English

Prepared and written by Demetrios Kastaris,
English reading by Anna E. Eliopoulos

Buenas Noticias en Español

Texto escrito y preparado por Demetrios Kastaris. Traducción y edición al español por Alí Bello. Editado y grabado en español por John Diaz.

Καλά Nέα στα Ελληνικά

Καλά νέα στα ελληνικά

Το σχεδιο Σωτηρίας των Καλών Νέων, συγγγραφή και προετοιμασία απο τον Δημήτριο Καστάρη, Μεταφραση , επεξεργασία και επιμέλεια στη Μοντέρνα Ελληνική Γλώσσα απο τον Ποιμενα της Αθηνας, Ελλάδας, Γεωργιο Τόλια.

Добра вест на српском

Καλά νέα στα ελληνικά

План Спасења је написао Димитрис Кастарис. Превод и лектура на српски језик – Даниел Станковић. Глас поруке и музику – (соло Флаута) снимио Даниел Станковић.

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!

Psalm 150, verse 6

"The CD recording of "Te Exaltamos con Trombones" by Demetrios Kastaris is music at it's best! This recording features everything that makes music art, excellent songs, great arrangements, and superb performances by all of the singers and musicians. It is a truly inspiring effort. Congratulations to Demetrios and everyone involved."

~Oscar Hernández, 3X Grammy Artist, Founder, Leader, and Pianist of Spanish Harlem Orchestra
"Demetrios Kastaris’ Conjunto Katharí is vibrant and vital, positive and uplifting, in short, everything that music should be. If, in the words of the late saxophonist Albert Ayler, “music is the healing force of the universe,” then Conjunto Katharí is therapy for the mind, the body, and the soul."

~Bob Bernotas, author of Top Brass: Interviews and Master Classes with Jazz’s Leading Brass Players and host of Just Jazz
"Conjunto Kathari - is a unique Gospel Salsa aggregation that successfully balances the essence of African American Gospel roots and Latino elements in its own unique blend. After experiencing them perform at Flushing Town Hall I was both impressed and uplifted by their spirit filled performance"

~Clyde Bullard/ Producer at Flushing Town Hall
"This might be the first time I've ever seen a band that performs Gospel Salsa however, I found it interesting and enjoyable. Conjunto Kathari was impressive and I see potential with the group and sound. I am always interested in hearing our music in different ways and with a message"

~Louis Laffitte/WKCR Radio

"The CD recording of "Te Exaltamos con Trombones" by Demetrios Kastaris is music at it's best! This recording features everything that makes music art, excellent songs, great arrangements, and superb performances by all of the singers and musicians. It is a truly inspiring effort. Congratulations to Demetrios and everyone involved."

~Oscar Hernández, 3X Grammy Artist, Founder, Leader, and Pianist of Spanish Harlem Orchestra
"Demetrios Kastaris’ Conjunto Katharí is vibrant and vital, positive and uplifting, in short, everything that music should be. If, in the words of the late saxophonist Albert Ayler, “music is the healing force of the universe,” then Conjunto Katharí is therapy for the mind, the body, and the soul."

~Bob Bernotas, author of Top Brass: Interviews and Master Classes with Jazz’s Leading Brass Players and host of Just Jazz
"Conjunto Kathari - is a unique Gospel Salsa aggregation that successfully balances the essence of African American Gospel roots and Latino elements in its own unique blend. After experiencing them perform at Flushing Town Hall I was both impressed and uplifted by their spirit filled performance"

~Clyde Bullard/ Producer at Flushing Town Hall
"This might be the first time I've ever seen a band that performs Gospel Salsa however, I found it interesting and enjoyable. Conjunto Kathari was impressive and I see potential with the group and sound. I am always interested in hearing our music in different ways and with a message"

~Louis Laffitte/WKCR Radio

Go to the Latin-Jazz CoalitionVisit the Latin-Jazz Coalition Founded by Demetrios Kastaris in September of 1986

Conjunto Katharí Concerts

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Highland Avenue Church – Nov. 7, 2015

“Rhythm Meets Gospel” (Afro-Latino rhythms from the Caribbean meet Gospel) Saturday, November 7, at 2:30 p.m. Sharp! Live Concert, Free Admission! Highland Avenue Church, 160-20 Highland, Jamaica, Queens, 11432 (near Hillside Ave. and 160th St.), www.highlandavenuechurch.org, (718) 297-7475 Conjunto Katharí (means pure and clean musical ensemble) You can hear our music on Youtube, Amazon, CD […]

Langston Hughes Community Library – Oct 18, 2014

Performing at: The Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center 100-01 Northern Boulevard (corner of Northern Boulevard and 100th Street) Corona, (Queens), New York 11368 | (718) 651-1100 Saturday, October 18, 2014, Starting at 3:45 P.M. Free Admission! Second Floor Auditorium Download the Conjunto Katharí poster in PDF format

Langston Hughes Community Library – Nov, 2013

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About Kathari.org

Conjunto Katharí was founded by award winning trombonist Demetrios Kastaris and arts administrator, Hilda Kastaris in June of 2010 in Queens, New York. The primary purpose for founding the ensemble was to share the life changing Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Demetrios and Hilda chose to share this message through music prepared by musical arrangers, interpreted by singers, and performed by musicians that have all mastered their artistic skills at world class levels. Demetrios and Hilda wish to make all listeners feel welcome and loved regardless of the contrasting spiritual orientations of their audiences. Read more…