Intimate and laid back, Mariami's sophomore studio album GATES blends introspective lyrics, slick production and live instrumentation with a dreamy R&B vocal performance. The ancient soundscapes of Georgian folk music add a touch of mystique to songs like "Nanina," "Isev" and "Silent Bullet," while the hauntingly futuristic edge of "Aquarius," and "Secret Keeper" take listeners to the more non- physical cosmic world. Soulful, healing and at times tragic, GATES is truly the first attempt in the Georgian Folk/ American Pop crossover, as Mariami stakes an assertive claim on what has come to be recognized as her distinct Georgian R&B sound. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.