We recently connected with Oriana Cognata and have shared our conversation below.
Oriana, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
The most vivid memory from my childhood in knowing this was my path in life was when my sister’s friend, and local unicorn, Nicole Alvarez of KROQ fame invited me on stage to introduce legendary So Cal band, Bad Religion at a Weenie Roast. This moment completely changed the trajectory of my life. I’d never seen so many faces at once, you really get to experience what it’s like to be in a community when that many people come together to see you perform. Spending time with Nicole that day, especially backstage while she interviewed bands, gave me a better understanding of the job an artist does. It’s really not just sitting in the studio and creating art. There are so many moving parts to being a successful artist.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
Truly, the most rewarding aspect for me is inspiring young female artists. One of the best complements I’ve received to date is from a young girl who came up to me after a show to tell me that she was inspired to play music by me and before seeing me, she felt like she could never get on stage and rock. Representation matters.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/orianacognata?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/ppI18zmmaPE?si=bo1wDF1rjqbFysy_
- Other: Check out my Spotify! https://spotify.link/nqWUKEsN3Db
Image Credits
@ctgxphoto on Instagram Chris Garcia