In Conversation: AZNIV KORKEJIAN
Summary
Host Ian interviews musician Oznev Korkijan (Bedouin) about her new album, *Neon Summer Skin*, and collaborations with the Lemon Twigs. They discuss 70s MOR influences, Leonard Cohen’s lyrical precision, and Korkijan’s unique upbringing in a sheltered American compound in Saudi Arabia. The conversation also touches on parenting advice and the complexities of her Syrian Armenian heritage.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest overview
Weather chat: LA vs San Francisco
Collaborating with Jonathan Rado and M.O.R. music
The absurdity of Grammy categories
Leonard Cohen's influence on songwriting
Early musical training and quitting piano
Parenting philosophy and touring with a child
Growing up in Saudi Arabia and Syrian heritage
Album themes: Childhood and family history
Parents' reaction and LA neighborhood favorites
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