Description
Originally from Switzerland, Cortega has seen his reputation grow as a DJ on the Afrobeat and House scenes in Washington, DC since 2005. He has played in major clubs in the region, including Cielo, Output, U Street Music Hall, Thievery Corporation’s Eighteenth Street Lounge, or Louie and Chan among others.
In recent years, he has shared the decks with artists of international renown such as Black Coffee, Heavy-K the Drumboss, Boddhi Satva, MiCasa, Liquideep, Mafikizolo, Wizkid, Nickodemus, Jose Marquez, Marfox and Oscar P to name a few.
In 2011, Cortega moved to Nairobi where he contributed to the development of the afro house scene. He tours globally with his #Electrafrique party, which blends fresh African electro from across the Continent. Cortega has now moved to Dakar, Senegal, where he continues to pursue his pan-African quest for the perfect beat.
