RELEASED: January 1st 2004
TRACKS: 20
TOTAL LENGTH: 02:10:11
FORMAT: 320 kbps MP3
CATEGORIES: Inspired Music
GENRE: World/International, Singer/Songwriter, Spiritual

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Open the Gates, Smith & Dragoman's debut album, is a double disk album of 20 tracks, released in 2004. It focuses on the life of the Báb and His followers, and takes the listener on a journey of courage, faith, crisis and victory. It is a soul-stirring and rich blend of Middle Eastern, African and Western instruments and melodies.

"Open the Gates is one of the most moving CD's I've ever listened to. The music of Smith and Dragoman strikes a chord within and awakens the soul. The music will transport listeners to another time and place and the lyrics will bring the highly emotional stories alive."

Brett Smith - vocals, guitar, lyrics, composition
Michael Dragoman - vocals, guitar, keyboards, lyrics, composition
Emily Dragoman - vocals
Asher Lenz - arrangements
Aarron Ferrera - piano arrangements
Kevin McKenzie - percusssion
Rob Piltch - Guitar
Christine Duncan - backup vocals
Howard Melbourne - backup vocals
Ron Allen - flute, woodwinds and gourds
Martin Posen - guitar
Shaheed Ali Khan - backup vocals/chants