PAUZA Drop Afro-Cuban House Remix of “Plaza de Gloria” (STBAN)

Hailing from Havana, Cuban duo PAUZA – Paula ‘Pau’ Fernandez and Zahira ‘Zahi’ Sanchez – were always going to be a natural fit for STBAN’s FLAMENCA project. As spring turns to summer and global dance floors heat up, FLAMENCA Records drops their second release, PAUZA’s scorching Afro-Cuban House edit of the STBAN and Sandra Carrasco production “Plaza de Gloria”.

“In this new version, Yoruba drums and Afro-Cuban rhythms intertwine with southern Spanish palmas, cajón, and melodies — creating a sonic dialogue between two cultures rooted in heritage, rhythm, and resistance,” the duo explained. “Deep percussion and electronic elements bridge Havana and Spain in a remix that honors spirituality, feminine strength, and the powerful folk legacy that inspired the original track.” – PAUZA

Rooted in traditional flamenco and forming part of STBAN’s live show FLAMENCA, PAUZA reimagine ‘Plaza de Gloria’ with a remix that blends Cuban tradition with Andalusian folklore, celebrating the original’s brass, percussion and Spanish guitar, the latter provided by influential guitarist, composer and Ketama member Josemi Carmona. The haunting topline from critically acclaimed, award winning flamenco singer Sandra Carrasco weaves in and out of the composition, floating high above syncopated claps before thrusting back down deep inside reverberating house rhythms and hypnotic, undulating basslines. The combination makes it an instant, sultry addition to any DJ set and underlines why FLAMENCA Records boss STBAN invited PAUZA onto the label.