Artist Profile

Unified Gecko

An exhilarating fusion of hotted up Turkish melodies and rootsy gypsy rhythms.

The band is led by singer / songwriter Murat Yucel who brought with him from Turkey the passion to preserve the traditional music by transforming it. With this in mind, he sought out Melbourne musicians from diverse cultural and musical backgrounds and created the unique sound of Unified Gecko. The music is strongly rhythmic and richly textured and includes an extensive repertoire of songs traditional, contemporary and original with a twist of reggae, ska, funk, jazz, ciftetelli and dancehall. This is a band that sees no race and is dedicated to brining people of all classes, cultures and creeds together for a great time. The bands music is enhanced by the stunning performance of one of Melbourne's finest belly dancers, Tanleea. Her shimmering performances have captivated audiences all over the country. Vocals, guitar, harp, darbukka, bass, drums and the horn section weave a magic carpet of sounds that will take you away to a place where east meets west in a fusion of universal grooves and rich spicy textures.

Unified Gecko’s performances to date have included shows in a wide variety of settings including venues, festivals, parties, universities, community events, dance productions, regional touring, live broadcasts and studio recordings.

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