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Open The Gates by Smith & Dragoman
July 8, 2015, in Music > Recording Artist, by Naysan NaraqiSmith & Dragoman’s debut album titled Open the Gates, is a 20 track album, released in 2004. It focuses on the life of the Bab 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.
You can buy a digital version of Open The Gates here.
You can also read Baha’i Blog’s interview with Brett Smith of Smith & Dragoman here.
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Naysan Naraqi
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
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Is there a CD version of the album available to purchase anywhere?
Sara Taylor (July 7, 2021 at 7:45 PM)
You’d have to check with Baha’i Bookstores in your area, or contact the Band (https://smithanddragoman.com/), or 9 Star Media: https://9starmedia.com/smith-and-dragoman-open-the-gates
Naysan Naraqi (July 7, 2021 at 10:38 PM)