USOKU | Tzara the Machine Large Ensemble

The Conservatory of Amsterdam is full of young, talented musicians with a drive to create and inspire. From May 20 till the end of June, every Tuesday our stage will be the playground of these Rough Diamonds. Every edition two promising bands will perform, entry is free.
USOKU
Usoku, formed in 2023 in Amsterdam, is distinguished by the cultural diversity of its members, hailing from Kazakhstan, South Africa, Mexico, France-Tunisia, Italy and the Netherlands, among others. Led by trombonist and composer Willy Bcw, the sextet effortlessly blends acoustic sounds with electronics, drawing inspiration from hip-hop, jazz and contemporary classical music. Each musician brings their own traditions and perspectives, resulting in a fresh, layered sound that invites reflection and wonder.
Tzara the Machine Large Ensemble
Venezuelan singer, songwriter and producer Francisco Garrido, under the pseudonym Tzara the Machine, writes music as a diary, a way of sorting through feelings such as shame, anger and depression. His melancholic, layered sound – inspired by Björk, Arca and Animal Collective, among others – combines imaginative melodies and harmonies with experimental production. Together with a large ensemble, he creates an organic soundscape that remains intimate and vulnerable, despite the collective’s no small amount of intensity.
Osuko

William Becuwe trombone/laptop/electronics, Oleg Tkachenko tenor sax, Justin Maas acoustic/electric bass, Giovanni Gentile guitar, Juyoung Byun piano/synthesizer, Dane Paris drums
Tzara the Machine Large Ensemble

Francisco Garrido guitar/vocals, Carolina Gemmell guitar/vocals, Matteo Mazzu bass/effects, Chen Har Even drums/pads, Aleksander Sever vibraphone, Bea Picard glockenspiel/toy piano