Making movies out of music with Sofia Kourtesis

Published: June 13, 2024, 6:26 a.m.

Sofia Kourtesis\u2019 sparkling dance music is brought to life by her diaristic phone recordings, depicting vivid scenes that play out like the movies she\u2019s inspired by. In this episode of Doing Music, Sofia tells Craig Schuftan about the importance of imperfection in her sound, finding ways to protest in her choice of samples and embracing her Latin American heritage in her music. As a Peruvian artist relocated to Berlin, her story takes in her engagement with club music in the German capital, discovering her own sound and the desire to make music beyond the confines of the dancefloor.\n\xa0\nExplore further:\nThe Warriors\nLos Hermanos Ballumbrosio\n\xa0\nKeep up with Sofia Kourtesis on Instagram and via her website - and check out her latest album Madres.\xa0\n\xa0\nTell us what you think of this episode: doingmusic@ableton.com\nDoing Music is brought to you by Ableton. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram.