Sofia Kourtesis
Sofia Kourtesis | |
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 Kourtesis performing at Glastonbury, 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 18 August 1985[1] Magdalena, Lima, Peru[1] |
| Genres | House |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, music producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Ninja Tune |
| Website | sofiakourtesis |
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]
Kourtesis released her fifth EP, Volver, on August 1, 2025.[11]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Madres |
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EPs
| Title | EP details |
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| This Is It |
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| Sofia Kourtesis |
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| Sarita Colonia |
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| Fresia Magdalena |
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| Volver |
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References
- ^ a b c d "Sofia Kourtesis la primera DJ peruana en Tomorrowland". El Comercio. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Smith, Thomas (22 February 2021). "Sofia Kourtesis: heartfelt house bangers tell the Peruvian's family history". NME. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ Otárola, Miguel. "Sofia Kourtesis, 'Madres'". NPR Music. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sherburne, Philip. "Sofia Kourtesis: Sofia Kourtesis EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ Williams, Holly (29 February 2020). "One to watch: Sofia Kourtesis". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ Jolley, Ben (17 March 2021). "Sofia Kourtesis – 'Fresia Magdalena' EP review: emotive electronic collages". NME. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ Dorris, Jesse. "Sofia Kourtesis: Fresia Magdalena EP". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ Renshaw, David. "Song You Need: Sofia Kourtesis reckons with mortality and family on Madres". The Fader. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (26 July 2023). "Sofia Kourtesis Announces Debut Album Madres, Shares New Song: Listen". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Sofia Kourtesis Announces Volver EP, Enlists Daphni for New Song". Pitchfork.com. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.