Celeb Savant

Blue Lab Beats - a British Grammy Award winning instrumental production duo, NK-OK and Mr. DM - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The duo explain how they came together to create music, their experience of winning a Grammy for producing Angelique Kidjo, and where their group name comes from. Website - www.bluelabbeats.com Instagram - @bluelab_beats Facebook - @BlueLabBeats Twitter - @BlueLa...

Prime Circle - Gavin Edwards and Marco Gomes from the South African Music Award-winning band join us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear Marco and Gavin's individual journeys in the music industry, how Gavin came to join the band, and about their latest album - The World We Know. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, Sout...

Katanak - an Australian indie singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Katanak explains where his stage name comes from, how he honed his skills as a writer, and why he finds being creative challenging. Website - www.katanakmusic.com Instagram - @katanakmusic Facebook - @katanakmusic Twitter - @KatanakMusic TikTok - @katanakmusicofficial YouTube - @KatanakMusic

Tai Woffinden - an Australian DJ, producer, and 3 x Speedway World Champion - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Tai explains how his determination helped him achieve his goals as a speedway world champion, why he decided to become a DJ and to produce music professionally, and how his racing has helped with his music career. Website - www.taiwoffinden.com Instagram - @twoffinden Facebook -...

Emmanuel Castis - a South African SAFTA Award-winning stage and screen actor and performer - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Emmanuel dives into his multi-decade, award-winning career… creating one of the first openly gay characters on South African television in Isidingo, and the different elements of being a performer. This episode was recorded live in studio at Solid Go...

Right Said Fred - comprised of British singer and songwriter duo, Richard and Fred Fairbrass - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about their more than three decades in the industry, achieving sales of over 25 million globally, their breakout hit 'I'm Too Sexy', collaborating with Drake and Taylor Swift, and their upcoming performances in South Africa at the 100% RETRO Festival. Webs...

Nadav Sivan - an Israeli singer, songwriter, producer, and rising star - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nadav explains how he was a classical pianist for the duration of his childhood, the transition to successfully creating music professionally, his creative process and more. Website - www.nadavsivan.com Instagram - @nadav.sivan Facebook - @nadavsivanmusic TikTok - @nadavsivan YouTube...

Maria Wilman - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Maria tells us how her path detoured to become a clinical psychologist, how she decided to follow her passion for creating music, and about her connection to South Africa. Instagram - @maria_wilman Twitter - @MariaWilman1 TikTok - @mariawilmanmusic YouTube - @MariaWilmanMusic

Naomi Grace - a South African singer, songwriter, and student studying her Bachelor of Music degree - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Naomi explains how seeing Ed Sheeran live in concert was the motivation behind pursuing music as a career, we hear what is studied in a Bachelor of Music degree, and more! This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gol...

Kid Bookie - a British nu-metal/trap-metal artist, performer and double MOBO Award nominee - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kid unpacks the music industry, and goes deep as he discusses relationships, authenticity, fitting in, losing oneself and more. Website - www.kidbookie.com Instagram - @kidbookie Facebook - @kidbookie Twitter - @kidbookie TikTok - @kidbookie YouTube - @kidbookie

Veronica Fusaro - a Swiss singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. With her debut album, All The Colours Of The Sky, reaching no. 5 on the Swiss album Charts, we hear how Veronica honed her craft, which included entering a number of competitions, how she won the Swiss 'Demo Tape Clinic'… and from there started her journey of success. Website - www.veronicafusaro.com Instag...

Sabina Beyli - an American-based, Azerbaijani singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. As a rising international star, Sabina tells us about her studies in songwriting, her creative process, and discusses her anxiety when performing live. Instagram - @sabina.beyli Facebook - @beyli.sabina TikTok - @sabina.beyli YouTube - @SabinaBeyli

Andrew Mitchley - the South African MD of the Gresham Music Group - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Andrew tells us how he started as an intern at Gresham Records 20 years ago, and worked his way up to his current role. We also dive into all the different roles at the label. Website - www.greshamrecords.co.za Instagram - @davidgreshamrecords @andrewmitchley Facebook - @davidgreshamrecord...

Allegra - a British singer and songwriter who has achieved 7 top 3 singles on the UK Pop Club Charts - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Allegra started off being classically trained, having been signed at the age of 14, and how that journey continued into a successful career in the industry. Website - www.allegraofficial.co.uk Instagram - @allegraworld Facebook - @allegraworld...

Charlie Harris - a South African singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Charlie explains how, after years of writing and creating music, he decided to eventually release it to the world. We hear about his album 'Digital Dust', and why songwriting is his passion. Website - www.keepguessingcharlie.com Instagram - @keep_guessing_charlie Facebook - @charlescharris007 TikTok...

Lenny Pearce - an Australian DJ, producer and the pioneer of Toddler Techno - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lenny dives into his journey in the entertainment world, which includes being part of Australia's Got Talent's winning singing and dancing group - Justice Crew, the transition into production, and his upcoming Australian baby REEF RAVE tour. Instagram - @lenjpearce Facebook - @le...

Miss Velvet - an American rock singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how collaborating with Nick Littlemore from Empire of The Sun helped her define her direction in music, and how growing up (with inspiration from her mother who worked on Broadway), she trained in all avenues of the arts to give her the foundation of her current success. Website - www.officialm...

Josh Sahunta, a Canadian Juno-nominated singer-songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Josh explains how he transitioned into music after resistance from his family, how he creates music for television and film, and physical vs digital in the music landscape. Website - www.joshsahunta.com Instagram - @joshsahunta Facebook - @joshsahuntaa Twitter - @JoshSahunta TikTok - @JoshSahunta Y...

Alex Chisnall - a British entrepreneur and podcast host - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Alex takes us through his journey of working with Richard Branson at Virgin, to becoming a successful podcast host of 'Screw It Just Do It', and founding Podpreneur… as we unpack the world of podcasting. Website - www.podpreneur.co.uk www.skool.com/podschool Instagram - @alexchisnall_ @screwitjustdo...

Qymira - a Hong Kongese singer songwriter, conductor, philanthropist and actor - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into her multi-faceted, successful career in the industry, discussing all her creative roles, and her One Gaia Foundation. Website - www.qymira.life Instagram - @qymiraofficial YouTube - @QymiraOfficial

Billy and Louie – British twin singers and songwriters - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. They explain their creative process, their love of leading choirs, and their journey of being a finalist in the 2024 The Voice UK, being mentored by Tom Jones. Website - www.billyandlouie.com Instagram - @billyandlouie Facebook - @billyandlouie TikTok - @_billy_louie YouTube - @billyandlouie

Beth Nielsen Chapman - a Grammy nominated American singer and songwriter, who has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Beth dives into a multi-decade and multi award-winning career that includes 15 albums, seven number ones, her journey with cancer, and how Archbishop Desmond Tutu motivated her to move forward on a project focusing on differen...

Henri Strauss - a South African actor and performer - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Henri takes us through his journey of studying drama, working his way up in the production team, and successfully transitioning to working in front of the camera. This episode was recorded live at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa. Website - www.henristrauss.com Instagram -...

Gabrielle Pike - a British entertainment journalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Gabrielle shares details of her multi-decade journey of being an entertainment journalist, which includes covering concerts, press junkets, one-on-one interviews and more. Instagram - @gspike Facebook - @Gabaloo Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-pike-667a1a2

British lead singer, Jonny Foster and Irish manager, Dave Robinson from Hardwicke Circus joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dave tells us about his multiple decades in the industry as a music manager, music executive, music video director, record producer and photographer. Jonny talks about the band’s journey - how they met to allow for a successful collaboration, and their upcoming tour of...