Sofia Kourtesis is a Peruvian-born, Berlin-based producer, DJ, and activist whose music draws from her Latin American roots and Berlin’s club culture, merging house, techno, and organic textures to create a sound that is both intimate and expansive.

Sofia has performed at some of the world’s most renowned clubs, including Berghain, The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield, Pacha, KOKO, and Drumsheds.

Her debut album, Madres—a tribute to love, resilience, and hope—earned widespread critical acclaim, solidifying her reputation as one of electronic music’s most compelling voices. Beyond the studio, Kourtesis is a dynamic DJ known forhigh-energy, emotionally charged sets that take listeners on a journey through hypnotic rhythms and vibrant, percussive soundscapes. She has also performed at world-renowned festivals such as Tomorrowland, Glastonbury, and Primavera Sound, and has toured with artists including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Caribou, Four Tet, Floating Points, and Bicep.

Sofia returned with her EP Volver, featuring the collaboration with Daphni, “Unidos,” as its lead single. Speaking about the Volver EP, Sofia said:

“I am paying tribute to the entire LGBTQ+ community and to all the incredible trans women I have been fortunate enough to meet over the past few years. Their bravery and resilience in a world full of hate and danger inspire me. Despite the challenges they face, they continue to bring light to the most vulnerable communities, especially those affected by the deep-rooted corruption within Latin America’s security and healthcare systems.”

In 2026, Sofia released the 75th edition of the acclaimed DJ-Kicks series on the !K7 Records label.