About this user
The singer-songwriter duo, Brett Smith & Michael Dragoman began performing music together in the mid 90's in Guelph, Ontario. Their music, largely folk-based at the time, has gradually evolved into the genre of world music incorporating sounds and rhythms from Africa, the Middle East and traditional sounds from the West. Instruments used on Open the Gates include duduks, Turkish drums, dulcimers, djembes, ouds, wooden flutes, guitars and pianos, among other instruments.
Their haunting melodies and lyrics, supported by world-class musicians such as Stephen Fearing, Ron Allen, Rob Piltch and Shaheed Ali Khan take the listener on an emotional spiritual journey, exploring themes of love, courage, honour, tragedy and victory.
Smith & Dragoman have performed at numerous conferences and venues throughout Canada and the U.S. including: The Dawson City Music Festival, a benefit concert at the Skydome in Toronto, Orlando SED conferences, the Washington DC Young Adult and concerts in Toronto, Boston, Maryland, Phoenix, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Guelph, Stratford, Brampton and Oakville.
Age
43
Country
Canada