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Brickwork Lizards
12+ albums
arabicragtime
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The Brickwork Lizards are an 8-piece Oxford band that bridge the divide between Arabic and Western music. They blend oud, cello, fiddle, guitar, banjo, trumpet, percussion into musical styles from traditional Arabic and jazz to blues, spoken word and hip-hop. “The band sound like nothing else around. They have the charm and style of the 30’s and 40’s with the haunting seductiveness of Middle Eastern music brought bang up to date with the occasional non-intrusive rap elements. The result is a ridiculously seamless and impressive sound that must be heard.” – Tim Bearder / BBC Radio Oxford “Sometimes, the story of a good band can be told through the variety and blend of their influences. Put a new spin on something old, or make fire from a pile of old sawdust. Creating something original is often described as the holy grail for aspiring new bands, and this mantra is most certainly the inscription on the Brickwork Lizards‘ declaration. ... a fantastic, interesting and genuinely original band.” – Tom Edwards / Obscure Sounds “The Lizards were like a breath of fresh air for the soul in a local scene that can seem top heavy with groups valuing volume, speed and attitude over musicality. It is the most charming thing you would have seen on stage in a while.” – Alistair Parr / Vimeo “How much more splendid can a band get? Already in the short life of the band they have penned three of the most infectious hits I’ve ever heard... Their self-produced album sells out at every gig the
