Celeb Savant

Sheppard - an Australian-born, Nashville-based indie pop band - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Siblings Amy, George, and Emma have achieved multiple Aria Award nominations, 36 x platinum across 19 countries, and more accolades in the music industry. Hear about their more than a decade in the industry, their latest album Zora, and much more. Website - www.wearesheppard.com Instagram...

Jake X, an Italian-born and Barcelona-based singer, producer, sound designer, and artist director, is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jake explains how his passion for music led to it becoming his full-time career, what being a professional in the industry means, and the various aspects of it that he has had success in. Instagram - @87jakex @mjeproject Facebook - @87jakexmusic

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 performing live and more! Website - www.rachaelsage.com...

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', talks about her latest project on Showmax, 'Mince Jou...

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 episode was recorded live at Solid Gold Podcasts,...

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 music after being in the industry for all these years...

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 Instagram - @denisemarsa Facebook - @DeniseMarsaMusic T...

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 - www.frank-turner.com Instagram - @frankturner Face...

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 Instagram - @liquidfive Facebook - @liquidfive Twit...

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.3

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 recorded live at Solid Gold Podcasts, Randburg, Johan...

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 - www.shanecodd.ie Instagram - @shanecodd_ Facebook -...

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 - @euodiasamson1

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 with John Hiatt. Website - www.bowenyoung.com Ins...

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. Website - www.presleydavisjr.com Instagram - @presley_d...

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 McAlmont and Butler, and HiFi Sean in the equally...

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 musical theatre in productions such as Chicago, selli...

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 decades, we hear from Bruce about Donna's life, succe...

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 - @caligulashorseband Twitter - @caligulashorse @jim...

'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! Website - www.joeldiamond.com Instagram - @joelmat...

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, being a young television star, recording artist, an...

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/blog/ Instagram - @johngalea Facebook - @johngalea...

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 writers, and the journey of being a rising star in...

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 albums, opening for Cher, Sir Elton John, and writi...