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Katalys Crew
12+ albums
christian reggaechristianJesus-Reggaethe Lords reggaegospel-reggae
about
The Katalys Crew has been together for two years. And Although the band is relatively young, in terms of years together and also in age (range from 21 – 37), the collective years of experience in playing music in Jamaica, have allowed each member to embrace the mission of heightening the consciousness of self and inculcating the very essence of cultural identity through the creativity and dynamism of reggae music. With this insight, the Crew sees themselves as an Agent for Change, a motto which supports the mission of KatsJam Records, to positively transform the minds of many through the unique language of reggae music. The talent of each member was crafted and honed in the church, but for most musicians, there is usually a thirst for new experiences so the quest to explore other dimensions must be embarked upon. The church provided this solid foundation and positive God given values that the Crew needed and to this day, understands as the core ingredient for whatever horizon they explore. THE MEMBERS: Paul Barclay (Bassist), the founder and leader of the band, having recalled his love for chemistry at high school, adopts the meaning of the one word that seemed to have left an indelible mark on his mind: ‘catalyst’ – an agent which has the ability to instigate change without itself being transformed. His dream was to utilize music as the springboard for change without loosing the essence of its message. As a result, “Katalys” was born. Johnny Clarke (Dr
