The Katinas are a

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music group. They are a family of five brothers. The group's members sang in Assembly of God church as children, and began playing fairs, soon moving up to nationwide slots opening for

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, and

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Allmusic.com The group was signed to

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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. Their album "Still" was independently released in August 2008. They recently performed at UCLA in 2009 from June 30 – July 2 for the

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, and played in the Harvest Crusade of 2008, 2009, and 2013. Following the devastation of the

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, the Katinas put on a benefit concert called "Hope for Samoa". It took place at the Fellowship Bible Church in

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, on October 7. They perform at Bayside of south Sacramento every once in a while, bringing in a minimum of 600 people in Sacramento City College. They performed their song, "So Good," at the 2012

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Members

*Sam Katina – keyboard/vocals *Joe Katina – drums/vocals *James Katina – bass guitar/vocals *John Katina – vocals *Jesse Katina – vocals

Discography

*1991: ''Katina Boyz'' (Arcade Records) *1997: ''We Believe'' *1999: ''The Katinas'' (

) (No. 16 ''

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'' Top Contemporary Christian, No. 21 Heatseekers) *2000: ''So Good'' (

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) *2001: ''Destiny'' (Gotee) (No. 23 Top Contemporary Christian, No. 45 Heatseekers) *2002: ''Lifestyle: A Worship Experience'' (Gotee) (No. 12 Contemporary Christian, No. 9 Heatseekers) *2003: ''Roots'' (Gotee) *2004: ''Family Christmas'' (Gotee) *2005: ''Timeless'' (

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) (No. 24 Top Christian Albums, No. 43 Heatseekers) *2006: ''Collection'' (Gotee) *2006: ''My Samoa'' (Destiny Productions) *2008: ''Still'' (Destiny / Executive / Universal) *2009: ''Live at the Rock San Diego'' *2010: ''Sounds of Christmas'' (Destiny / Executive / Universal) *2011: ''Collage'' (Destiny) *2013: ''Love Chapter'' (Destiny) *2014: ''Sunday Set'' (Destiny) *2017: ''Peace, Love, Hallelujah - EP'' (Destiny) *2017: ''19'' *2018: ''The Spirit of Christmas''

Radio singles

*1999: ''The Katinas'' **"One More Time" **"The Other Side" **"So Good" **"Takin' Me Higher" **"You Are God" *2001: ''Destiny'' **"Ain't No Love" **"It's Real" **"Thank You" **"You Are" *2000: ''Lifestyle'' **"Eagle's Wings" **"Rejoice" *2003: ''Roots'' **"Changed" **"Come Back to Love" **"Freedom" *2004: ''Family Christmas'' **"

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" *2005: ''Timeless'' **"One More Song for You" **" Shut De Do" *2008: ''Still'' **"Because" **"Praying for You" *2009: ''Live at the Rock San Diego **"Ancient Skies" **"Carry the Cross" *2010: ''Sounds of Christmas'' **"Silent Night" *2011: ''Collage'' **"Home" **"Collage" *2013: ''Love Chapter'' **" Cherish the Love" *2014: ''Sunday Set'' **" 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)"

Appearances on other albums

*1994:

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''Relationships''; "Count It All Joy" (featuring The Katinas) *1996:

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'' The Gift''; "Pretty Little Baby Child" (featuring The Katinas) *1996: ''Praising Him Island Style''; "Praising Him Island Style", "Declare His Praises In The Islands" (David Katina & The Katinas) *1996: ''The Love He Gave Us: Christian Love Songs for Today's Christian Couple''; "As Long As Our Heart Are In It", "Prayer of Love" *1998: ''

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''; "Draw Me Close" *1999: ''Music For Film & Television Vol. I''; "Mama" *1999:

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- ''Kennedy Center Homecoming''; "One More Time", "Mama" *1999: ''

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– Silver Anniversary Radio Celebration''; "By Your Side" (Out of Eden & The Katinas) *1999:

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- '' No Turning Back''; "Here's My Heart" (featuring The Katinas) *2000: ''40 Presents Austin Live''; "Lord I Lift Your Name on high", "Open the Eyes of my Heart", "Draw Me Close", "You Are God/Awesome God" *2002: ''Secrets Of The Vine: Music... A Worship Experience''; "Wonderful To Me" *2003: '' WOW Worship: Yellow''; "Draw Me Close" (from Exodus) *2003: ''The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Video Vault''; "It's Real" *2003: Sandtown – ''Based on a True Story''; "Walk With Me" (featuring The Katinas) *2003: ''It Takes Two: 15 Collaborations & Duets''; "Higher" (

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& The Katinas) *2003: ''Worship Together - The Heart Of Worship''; "Draw Me Close" (from Exodus) *2004: ''

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10 Years Brand New''; "Thank You" *2004: ''Absolute Worship''; "Thank You" (from Lifestyle) *2004:

- ''Build A Bridge''; "Thank You" *2005: ''

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Family And Friends, Vol. 5 A Celebration''; "My Father's House" *2008: Quimi Alaniz - ''Quimi''; " All For Love" (featuring The Katinas) *2009: ''RAWsesion''; "

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", "Praying For You", "Still" *2010: ''Worship For The Family: 35 Top Worship Songs''; "Draw Me Close" *2010: '' The Cross: The Arthur Blessitt Story - Soundtrack''; "Carry The Cross" *2011: Nicole C. Mullen - ''Captivated''; "Lead Me" *2014: ''

: Twenty Years Brand New''; - "River" *2016: ''Heal the World''; - "Heal the World", "Pierce the Darkness", We Can Change Tomorrow"

Music videos

*2001: "It's Real" *2003: "Still In Love" *2008: "Praying for You" *2009: "Carry the Cross" *2010: "Silent Night" *2010: "When It Rains" *2011: "Home" *2011: "Collage" *2012: "I'll Wait" *2013: " Cherish the Love" *2013: "All My Life" *2014: "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)"

References

External links

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Executive Music Group - Artist Profile
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