"Kourtesis applies a similarly nostalgic lens to her entry into Berlin label !K7's DJ-Kicks series. The mix offers a road map through the sphere of influence that has shaped her perspective as a musician and DJ."
"She struggled with the loss of her father and her mother's illness, pouring those emotions into records like Fresia Magdalena and paying tribute to the surgeon who extended her mother's life with a house banger named in his honor."
"The scope reflects Berlin's international influences, featuring artists from across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and toys with ambient IDM, Detroit techno, French touch, Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and various flavors of house music."
Sofia Kourtesis fell in love with Berlin after a chance encounter with her dentist at Berghain. Moving from Lima at 17, she merges her Latin heritage with Berlin's techno culture. Her music reflects personal struggles, including her father's loss and her mother's illness, through records like Fresia Magdalena. Kourtesis' DJ-Kicks mix showcases her influences, featuring a diverse range of artists and genres, including ambient IDM and Afro-Peruvian rhythms, while expressing her identity as a musician and a 'frustrated filmmaker.'
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