Sofia Kourtesis

Sofia Kourtesis
Kourtesis performing at Glastonbury, 2022
Kourtesis performing at Glastonbury, 2022
Background information
Born (1985-08-18) 18 August 1985 (age 39)[1]
Magdalena, Lima, Peru[1]
GenresHouse
Occupation(s)DJ, music producer
Years active2001–present
LabelsNinja Tune
Websitesofiakourtesis.com

Sofia Kourtesis (born 18 August 1985)[1] is a Peruvian[2] DJ and producer based in Berlin, Germany.[3]

History

She was born in Magdalena, Lima, Peru.[1] Kourtesis released her debut EP, This Is It, in 2014.[4] Kourtesis released her self-titled second EP in 2019[5] and an EP of four songs in 2020 titled Sarita Colonia.[6] This was followed by a five-song EP in 2021 called Fresia Magdalena.[7][8]

Kourtesis released a single titled "Estación Esperanza" featuring Manu Chao in 2022 and the single "Madres" in 2023.[9] Both of these songs were included on her debut album, Madres, released in October 2023 via the Ninja Tune label.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Madres

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
This Is It
  • Released: 28 November 2014
  • Label: Duchess Box
Sofia Kourtesis
  • Released: 28 February 2019
  • Label: Studio Barnhus
Sarita Colonia
  • Released: 14 February 2020
  • Label: Studio Barnhus
Fresia Magdalena
  • Released: 19 March 2021
  • Label: Technicolour

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Sofia Kourtesis la primera DJ peruana en Tomorrowland". El Comercio. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  2. ^ Smith, Thomas (22 February 2021). "Sofia Kourtesis: heartfelt house bangers tell the Peruvian's family history". NME. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  3. ^ Otárola, Miguel. "Sofia Kourtesis, 'Madres'". NPR Music. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  4. ^ Leonard, Alex (9 March 2015). "Sofia Kourtesis stuns us with new EP, 'This Is It', and sheds light on its creation [Interview + Video Premiere]". Earmilk. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  5. ^ Sherburne, Philip. "Sofia Kourtesis: Sofia Kourtesis EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  6. ^ Williams, Holly (29 February 2020). "One to watch: Sofia Kourtesis". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  7. ^ Jolley, Ben (17 March 2021). "Sofia Kourtesis – 'Fresia Magdalena' EP review: emotive electronic collages". NME. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  8. ^ Dorris, Jesse. "Sofia Kourtesis: Fresia Magdalena EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  9. ^ Renshaw, David. "Song You Need: Sofia Kourtesis reckons with mortality and family on Madres". The Fader. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  10. ^ Monroe, Jazz (26 July 2023). "Sofia Kourtesis Announces Debut Album Madres, Shares New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 July 2023.