Rachael Sage - an American singer-songwriter, poet, arranger, producer, record label founder and 6 time Independent Music Award winner joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Rachael explains how she found out as a child that she was able to sound things out by ear, how being in remission from cancer inspires her creativity, her approach to perfo…

Shimmy Isaacs - a South African actress, producer, comedian, and writer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Shimmy had a feeling at the age of 5 that she wanted to tell stories - this passion resulted in over 10 years of success on stage as a comedian, in front and behind the camera. Shimmy explains why she is 'The Madiba of Lesbians', talk…

Tamara Dey - a South African singer, songwriter, DJ and winner of the Feather Award as 'Fag Hag of the Year’ - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hear how she started out freestyle singing with DJs in clubs, to her 10 years of being part of the EDM band Flash Republic. We also get into the details of her latest project 'La Musica'. This …

Angélique Kidjo - a Beninese and France-based singer, songwriter, actor and activist - has released 16 albums, won 5 Grammys, been named by Forbes as the first woman on their list of Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa, and has many more accolades to her name... joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Angélique explains why she keeps creating mus…

Denise Marsa - an American singer and songwriter - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Denise explains how music came naturally to her from a young age, how it was important for her to be recognised as a successful songwriter first, and then as a singer… and she has achieved success in both. Website - www.denisemarsa.squarespace.com Insta…

With six albums hitting the top 10 on the UK album charts - including a No. 1 album - we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by British singer and songwriter, Frank Turner. Frank tells us about being in the industry since the age of 16, the behind-the-scenes of what happens on tour and about his successful journey in the industry. Website - …

Artist, producer, DJ and songwriter - Liquidfive joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant from Germany. We hear the origins of his stage name, how an injury forced him to stop playing professional football, how his German IT company became successful, and how one of his employees convinced him to start creating music. Website - www.liquidfive.com I…

Up-and-coming singer and songwriter, Jonathan Bufalino joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Based in Australia, Jonathan explains his passion for music, and talks about his performance at the 2024 eXposure event in Melbourne. Instagram - @jonathanbufalino Facebook - @jonathan.bufalino.3Por Barret Edelstein

South African singer and songwriter, Belinda Davids admits to being 'So Emotional' as she joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Belinda and Barret catch up on how she maintains a life of balance as she travels the world, discuss the concept of '2 ply' toilet paper, and more about 'The Greatest Love Of All' tribute show. This episode was rec…

We head to Ireland on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by DJ and Producer, Shane Codd. Shane tells us how watching Tomorrowland and Conor McGregor motivated him to follow his successful journey in the music world - leading to top 10 singles on the charts and collaborating on remixes with Silk City, Karen Harding and more. Website - ww…

South African actress and author, Euodia Samson is the guest on this episode on Celeb Savant. Euodia fills us in on her career in acting, how and why she became an author, and her latest book - Know Thyself Instagram - @euodiasam Facebook - @euodiasamson1Por Barret Edelstein

Having met in 2013 when Brandon Robert Young became Clare Bowen's last-minute duet partner, American duo Bowen * Young joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. They explain their journey to becoming a successful 'Cinematic Americana' act, which includes Clare's run portraying Scarlett on the series 'Nashville', and Brandon's multi-year run touring…

American-born, Australian-based singer and songwriter, Presley Davis Jr is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Presley explains how the songs just came to him as a teenager. We also hear about the bands he was in when he lived in America, and about his latest project - three albums released at the same time, each one a different genre. Websi…

Having both been in the entertainment industry for multiple decades… singers, songwriters and musicians, David McAlmont and HiFi Sean join us on this episode of Celeb Savant to discuss their latest album - Daylight. We hear how they started to collaborate, about their journeys in the industry - which includes David being part of the successful duo …

We land in New Zealand for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by up and coming singer and songwriter, Isla Noon. Isla explains how she started playing guitar at the age of 10, how she refined her craft to focus her career in the music industry and more! Website - www.islanoon.com Instagram - @isla.noon Facebook - @islanoonmusic…

Having a famous performing mother in Miquel Brown allowed British singer, songwriter, television personality, actress, and mentor, Sinitta get a front row seat to the entertainment industry as a child. Sinitta joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant and takes us on her multi-decade successful journey in the industry, which includes starring in mus…

Celebrating the 250th episode of Celeb Savant, we will be paying tribute to the late American singer and songwriter Donna Summer, as we’re joined by her husband - singer, songwriter and musician, Bruce Sudano. With over 150 million records sold, 5 Grammys and 6 American Music Awards, 32 top Billboard chart hits, and a career that spanned over 4 dec…

Jim Grey from the Australian progressive metal band, Caligula's Horse, is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. He shares the story behind the band's name, how they formed with 11 years of success under their belt, and their upcoming tour to South Africa. Website - www.caligulashorse.com Instagram - @caligulashorse @jimgreyofficial Facebook - …

'Chutzpah' is how American record label owner, producer, songwriter, and music executive Joel Diamond describes his tenacity, which allowed him to have multi-decade success in the music industry. Hear stories of him working with Clive Davis, hiring Tommy Mottola as his assistant, producing hits for Engelbert Humperdink, David Hasselhoff, and more! …

With over 2 billion streams as an artist, producer, and songwriter… and awards that include Grammy and ASCAP, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by American artist, DJ, producer, songwriter and music executive, Damon Sharpe. Damon takes us on his journey in the entertainment industry, which includes dancing competitively as a teenager, b…

With a fascination for what creates a great pop song, and a background in classical piano, the next guest on Celeb Savant - British singer and songwriter, John Galea - decided to pursue a career in the music industry. John unpacks his creative process, what he loves and dislikes about performing live and much more. Website - www.johngaleamusic.com/…

Having been motivated by a Taylor Swift concert, British singer, musician and songwriter, Natalie Shay started performing and writing songs at the age of 13. With 12 years of performing under her belt, Natalie joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant, as she explains what inspires her creative process, how she got used to collaborating with other w…

Do you know which ‘80s movie the saying “Bright Light Bright Light” comes from? We hear the answer in this episode of Celeb Savant as we are joined by Welsh born, New York based singer songwriter, producer and DJ, Bright Light Bright Light. He tells us that it was a “happy accident" to have a full-time career in the music industry, which includes a…

We land in Botswana for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer songwriter Dato Seiko. Dato tells us that in 2016 she realised that music could be her career, and she started consistently releasing covers on social media, which allowed her to garner attention… and the next step was a successful career in the industry creating origi…

Having seen South African-born, London-based singer songwriter, Anna Wolf at the Forest Sessions in Johannesburg, the next step was to have her join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Anna tells us how she started performing at random events, one of which was attended by a record label representative… which led to Anna signing her first record dea…

After becoming interested in following a journey in the music industry from participating in an aboriginal outreach programme in Australia at the age of 27, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Australian singer and songwriter, Radical Son. Radical Son explains how he overcame a dependency on alcohol and drugs, to pivot his energy and f…

With a multi-decade career that includes being on stage, choreographing, and directing shows on Broadway - plus world tours of shows such as Hello, Dolly!, Chicago, West Side Story and many more… we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by American performer, actor, director and journalist Randy Slovacek. Randy's latest journey (which started …

From 'Grease', 'Isidingo' and 'The Sound of Music'… to 'Scandal', ‘The Buddy Holly Story' and many more - we’re joined live in studio by South African screen actor and stage performer, Craig Urbani. Craig explains how he has embraced all facets of the acting world, including stage, MC work, musicals, movies and television - culminating in 34 years …

British musician, writer, photographer and music agent, Mark T Goddard is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Mark tells us about the various aspects of his career, and about his first book, 'Losing Eldorado - Searching for the Soul of America’. Websites - www.marktgoddard.com www.losingeldorado.com Instagram - @marktgoddard @losingeldorado …

After meeting South African singer and songwriter, Zoë Modiga at the listening party for her latest album, 'Nomthandazo', the next step was to find out about her entertainment journey as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Zoë explains how she creates music based on her perception of the experience of life, how she utilises intention when cr…

He was given his stage name because it sounded like a magician's name, and his previous manager said he was a magician in the studio. We are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Danish techno producer and DJ, Faustix. Faustix explains how he stayed motivated after receiving 499 'nos' from record labels - to eventually being signed by Warner Re…

British film and television composer Christopher Barnett is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Christopher explains how after school he became a mechanical engineer, while at the same time shadowing a record producer - and eventually through his inspiration of being the British Quincy Jones, pursued and created a successful career as a comp…

American writer, advocate and commentator, James Duke Mason is the only grandchild of British actor, James Mason and media personality, Pamela Mason. He is also the only child of American singer Belinda Carlisle and movie producer/White House official, Morgan Mason. James tells us how the influences of his parents, living in Europe as a child, and …

South African content creator, Tadéus, joins us live in the studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Having created a following on TikTok, resulting in over half a million followers, and leveraging the content to start a career in television and music, we find out how Tadéus made his mark in the entertainment industry. This episode was recorded live…

Bajan, British artist, composer, producer and actor - P.Nology joins Celeb Savant from Amsterdam. We hear how his grandmother helped choose his stage name, the various bands he’s been part of, and about his success in the industry for over 20 years. Instagram - @p.nology Facebook - @Pnology100Por Barret Edelstein

We head to Ghana on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer and songwriter, Chayuta. Chayuta explains how her music teacher discovered her talent when she sang for her exam as she could not play the piano, how he convinced her mother to let her pursue a career in music, and how her success has helped her not only achieve her goals,…

'Where Do You Go, My Lovely' - stay exactly where you are, because on this episode of Celeb Savant, we will be chatting with American singer and songwriter Marty Cintron from No Mercy. Marty tells us where the name No Mercy comes from, and how Frank Farian created the band with Marty, resulting in 30 years of success in the music industry. Website …

With over 10 years as a performer, and having just released his 11th album, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by South African Blues singer, songwriter and musician, Dan Patlansky. Dan shares his musical journey, which includes what he enjoys about performing live, and what motivates him to still create music after being in the industry…

On this episode of Celeb Savant, we are joined by Trinidad-born, UK-based singer, songwriter and producer, Rhian! He tells us that he started singing in church at the age of 4, that his intention with creating music is to connect with people and make them feel happy, and how it took a while for him to feel confident to release his original music. I…

Up-and-coming British hip hop/rap artist, Dante Sklaw is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dante explains how he learnt multiple instruments growing up, how he started out in bands and due to challenges interacting with the band members decided to go solo - leading to his success in the industry. Instagram - @dantesklaw…

Known to get you to do the ‘Mokhukhu jive’ - South African gospel singer, Solly Moholo is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Solly details his multi-decade success as part of, and producing, various choirs… and tells us about his latest single, ‘Stop Killing The Police’. Instagram - @sollymoholo_official Facebook - @sollymoholoOfficial…

On this episode of Celeb Savant, we are joined live in studio by singer and songwriter Tellaman and DJ, producer, entrepreneur and artist manager DJ Killa Mo. We hear about their respective journeys in the entertainment world, which eventually resulted in them collaborating and making a force to be reckoned with! This episode of Celeb Savant was re…

‘A jack of all trades and a master of some’ is how the winner of season 1 Vuzu Hustle, South African hip hop artist, Bigstar Johnson describes himself on this episode of Celeb Savant. Bigstar explains how he started out as a drummer in a band performing at various festivals around the country, and how winning the Vuzu Hustle title allowed him to be…

A new name in the music industry, British singer and songwriter, call me AL joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear the meaning behind her stage name, her journey up to this iteration of her career - which includes music university and being part of a band, Abbie and the Roses, which broke up during Covid. Instagram - @heycallme_al Facebo…

On this episode of Celeb Savant, we dive into the world of hip hop with British artist and author, Tierz. We find out the meaning behind his stage name, how collaborating with artists such as Ayo Beatz catapulted his name into the mainstream, and more about his book, ‘Tears Behind the Smile’ based on his personal experience with anxiety and panic a…

Ruby and Pete from the Australian pop duo, President Street, return for a second time as guests on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear what they have been up to since we last spoke to them - which includes why they have been focusing their energy with launching their career in Australia after a successful rollout in the UK, their new music, and m…

Harry Waterhouse, Simon Appleson and Leon Davies from the British indie, rock and pop band, Victors, join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how the band chose their name, how they each were inspired by music as kids - eventually leading to them creating the band, which has been successful in the music industry. Instagram - @victorsofficia…

Trap is the music genre we are focusing on in this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by upcoming South African trap artist, ThugGuru. We hear how ThugGuru chose his stage name, how he creates his music, and the inspiration behind it. Instagram - @thugguru_officialPor Barret Edelstein

Barret Edelstein from Celeb Savant has seen South African singer, songwriter and producer Lee Cole perform live multiple times at numerous festivals, and opening for Ronan Keating and Calum Scott. Lee joins us live in studio and explains how he started singing at the age of 10, and what kept him motivated to continue following his passion until he …

Having worked with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Luther Vandross, and most notably Whitney Houston as a session musician, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by American saxophonist and Grammy Award winner, Kirk Whalum. Kirk tells us how he was influenced by his famous musician uncle, Hugh Peanuts Whalum, to start playing the sax at the …