From the winding streets of Andalusia to the pulse of international stages, La Plazuela is redefining what it means to be a flamenco artist in the modern age. Their music is a bridge between the past and the future—a fusion where the deep-rooted traditions of their homeland meet the groove of funk, the raw emotion of soul, and the pulsating energy of electronic music.
Flamenco has always been more than music; it is storytelling, emotion, and a way of life. For La Plazuela, it is the foundation of everything they do. “What we love most is that flamenco comes from the people,” they share. “It’s music that carries the voice of generations—it’s sung in the streets, in bars, in the homes of families who aren’t trying to be famous but simply expressing their soul.” They honor the cante jondo—the raw, ancestral wail that has echoed through Spanish history—but refuse to be confined by tradition. Instead, they weave it into a soundscape where digital textures, syncopated grooves, and hypnotic rhythms breathe new life into an art form that has always been about evolution.
“The beauty of growing up in Andalusia is having flamenco as a living, breathing part of everyday life.”
Their journey is one of exploration, guided by intuition and a relentless passion for music. “We never had a strict formula,” they say. “One of us gravitates toward harmonies and melody, the other toward rhythm and production. It’s an organic exchange, like a conversation.” Drawing inspiration from legendary flamenco icons and modern pioneers alike, they have crafted a signature sound that speaks to both the past and the present. Whether through intricate guitar melodies, pulsating electronic beats, or the deeply soulful nature of their lyrics, La Plazuela invites listeners into a world where tradition and innovation dance hand in hand. With their upcoming show in Miami, we sat down with this vivacious duo to discover more about how they found their soul-grabbing sound.
TIGRE SOUNDS: We were immediately drawn to La Placeta de la Charca and how you fuse flamenco with other sounds. What inspired you to blend these genres, and how did La Plazuela’s sound evolve?
LA PLAZUELA: From the very beginning, we’ve had strong influences from flamenco artists from our homeland. The melodies we were composing were deeply inspired by legendary groups like Los Chichos, Las Grecas, Manzanita, Ray Heredia, and Pata Negra.
At the same time, we had other musical interests that started shaping our sound. We became fascinated by funk—artists like Anderson .Paak and Dâm-Funk really captivated us. When we worked on La Placeta de la Charca, it was one of the first times we truly experimented with production. We had our first session with Ableton, learning how to introduce digital kick drums. That was something we had never done before.
It was a pivotal moment because it allowed us to take full control of our creative process. Before, it was about composing and then going into a studio where someone else would shape the final sound. With this project, we started producing ourselves, integrating the influences we were absorbing—funk, R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul—while always keeping the flamenco melodies we grew up with at the heart of everything.
During that period, we also immersed ourselves in electronic music. We didn’t incorporate it in a way that made La Plazuela purely electronic, but we did start weaving in certain textures and ideas from that world.
With Buena Presión, for example, we explored rhythm in a new way. We became more conscious of percussion, beats, and how to structure songs differently. It was a learning process, but an exciting one—one that helped us truly shape our sound into something unique.
TIGRE SOUNDS: Your Andalusian roots play a huge role in your music. What is the most important thing people should understand about your culture and how it influences your work?
LA PLAZUELA: The beauty of growing up in Andalusia is having flamenco as a living, breathing part of everyday life.It’s not just a genre—it’s a tradition, a way of expressing emotion, a shared history.
Beyond flamenco, we also have a rich tradition of popular Andalusian music that carries a similar essence. What we love most is that these songs come directly from the people. They are stories sung by everyday folks, often from the working class, passed down through generations. There’s a purity to it, an unfiltered emotion that continues to thrive.
Even today, you can walk through the streets of our hometown and hear people singing—at bars, in plazas—not to become famous, not to record an album, but simply because it’s part of who they are. That raw, soulful spirit is what we aim to capture in our music.
TIGRE SOUNDS: How do you two collaborate in the studio? Is your creative process intuitive?
LA PLAZUELA: Absolutely. There’s an unspoken understanding between us when we make music. Sometimes one of us will start with a melody, and the other instinctively knows where to take it. It’s like a conversation—organic and fluid.
Improvisation plays a big role, too. We don’t follow a strict formula. One of us might gravitate toward harmonies and melody while the other focuses on rhythm and production. That natural exchange is what gives our songs their identity.
TIGRE SOUNDS: Tangos de Copera is an incredible track. How did it come to life, and how does your flamenco background influence its rhythms, especially within an electronic music context?
LA PLAZUELA: Tangos de Copera is the perfect example of how we blend tradition with modern sounds. We started with a flamenco-inspired structure but approached the production with a different mindset, one that gave it a more atmospheric, expansive feel.
Flamenco rhythms are incredibly complex, and when integrating them into electronic music, we aim to preserve that depth. It’s not just about placing a beat under a melody—it’s about respecting the energy, the emotion, the way flamenco tells a story through rhythm.
Ultimately, we want people to dance to our music, but also to feel that connection to something deeper—something rooted in the traditions we grew up with.
TIGRE SOUNDS: Where do you see La Plazuela evolving in the coming years?
LA PLAZUELA: It’s hard to say exactly, but we know we want to keep exploring and pushing our sound forward. Music is an endless journey, and the more we learn and experience, the more we can bring into what we create.
We’re especially excited about sharing our music beyond Spain. There’s something really special about seeing how people from different cultures connect with our songs. Collaborating with artists from different backgrounds is also something we’d love to do more of.
TIGRE SOUNDS: What can we look forward to from your live show?
LA PLAZUELA: We’re really looking forward to playing in Miami and the US! These kinds of performances are where we truly feel the magic of music. It’s one thing to create in the studio, but performing live is where everything comes to life. We hope people enjoy it as much as we do. Expect a lot of flamenco, a lot of soul, and a whole lot of rhythm.
With one foot in tradition and the other in evolution, La Plazuela represents a new wave of Spanish artists who refuse to be boxed in by genre. They remind us that flamenco is not just history—it is alive, adaptable, and timeless. In a world where music is constantly evolving, they prove that true artistry lies not in abandoning the past, but in reimagining it for the future.
Photos by Valerie Chaparro and Andrescora.
