Sofia Kourtesis

Sofia Kourtesis is a Peruvian[1] DJ and producer currently based in Berlin.[2]

Sofia Kourtesis
Birth nameSofia Kourtesis
Born (1985-08-18) 18 August 1985
Magdalena, Lima, Peru
Genresleftfield, house
Occupation(s)DJ, record producer
Years active2001–present
LabelsNinja Tune

History

Kourtesis released her debut EP, This Is It, in 2014.[3] Kourtesis released her self-titled second EP in 2019[4] and an EP of four songs in 2020 titled Sarita Colonia.[5] This was followed by a five-song EP in 2021 called Fresia Magdalena.[6][7]

Kourtesis released a single titled "Estación Esperanza" featuring Manu Chao in 2022 and the single "Madres" in 2023.[8] Both of these songs were included on her debut album, Madres, that was released in October 2023 via the Ninja Tune label.[9]

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. Smith, Thomas. "Sofia Kourtesis: heartfelt house bangers tell the Peruvian's family history". NME. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. Otárola, Miguel. "Sofia Kourtesis, 'Madres'". NPR Music. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  3. Leonard, Alex. "Sofia Kourtesis stuns us with new EP, 'This Is It', and sheds light on its creation [Interview + Video Premiere]". Earmilk. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  4. Sherburne, Philip. "Sofia Kourtesis: Sofia Kourtesis EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  5. Williams, Holly. "One to watch: Sofia Kourtesis". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  6. Jolley, Ben. "Sofia Kourtesis – 'Fresia Magdalena' EP review: emotive electronic collages". NME. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  7. Dorris, Jesse. "Sofia Kourtesis: Fresia Magdalena EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  8. Renshaw, David. "Song You Need: Sofia Kourtesis reckons with mortality and family on Madres". The Fader. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  9. Monroe, Jazz. "Sofia Kourtesis Announces Debut Album Madres, Shares New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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