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Langston Hughes Community Library – – Oct 20, 2012
Flushing Town Hall Concert
SGM Scott C. Shelsta, U.S.A., retired, “Pershing’s Own” The U.S. Army Band
"These two ladies have the gift of a Mahalia Jackson combined with Billie Holiday’s charm. Two extremely rare and seamless voices modern ears can enjoy. All of these common musical artists are now getting their well-earned reward for quality, integrity, persistence,...
Louis Laffitte/WKCR Radio
“This might be the first time I've ever seen a band that performs Gospel Salsa however, I found it interesting and enjoyable. Conjunto Katharí is impressive and I see potential with the group and sound. I am always interested in hearing our music played in different...
John the Evangelist
“Demetrios is well spoken of by everyone, and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true”. Book of Third John, Verse 12 in the New Testament. Written by John the Evangelist, 60 AD.
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!...
Love Express Concert – Nov. 2013
Debut Concert Poster – Dec 10, 2010
Oscar Hernández, 3X Grammy Artist
"The CD "Te Exaltamos con Trombones" by Demetrios Kastaris and Conjunto Katharí is music at its best! This recording features everything that makes music art: excellent songs, great arrangements, and superb performances by all of the singers and musicians. It’s a...
Bob Bernotas, author of Top Brass
“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...
Clyde Bullard, Producer at Flushing Town Hall
"Conjunto Katharí - 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...
Alan Carr, International Trombone Association Journal
"There is a lot to like about this exhilarating CD, and the listener will be uplifted by the passion and joy it exudes. The variety of musical styles and instruments featured offer a lively and extremely varied experience that keeps the listener engaged from track to...
Bill Spilka, Columnist, Reviewer, Music Critic in the United States and Abroad.
"I believe that every school Music Department from Elementary through College should have a copy of this recording, not just as multi-cultural World Music experience, but also as an example of beautifully-recorded, virtuosic and inspiring performances on a wide...
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.),...
Achilles Liarmakopoulos: From Athens to the Entire World!
Demetrios Kastaris is inducted into the Spanish Harlem Salsa Museumin March of 2024 On March 16, 2024 Demetrios Kastaris was inducted into the Spanish Harlem Salsa Museum by Executive Director Johnny Cruz. His photograph and a poster of The Latin Jazz Coalition...
