Celeb Savant

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 eventually became successful, and much more. This...

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 age of 12… leading to a multi-award-winning and mu...

Germany is our destination on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by Stefan Tomek from German indie rock and alternative pop band, Kensington Road. Stefan explains where the name Kensington Road comes from, and how they as a band stayed true to who they are and what type of music they wanted to create - leading to success within the industry. Website - www.kensingtonroad.de Instagram -...

With over 20 years working behind the scenes in the music industry and as an artist - South African entrepreneur, singer and songwriter, Thando Nyameni joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thando tells us why he decided to focus on the behind-the-scenes world of the industry, the different aspects he works in, and about his latest music releases. Instagram - @thando_nyameni @spotlessworxsa Fa...

We hit the decks on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by South African DJ, Abby Nurock. Abby explains her fascination, which led to her passion of collecting vinyl records, and how she learnt the art of DJing through the DJMixClub in 2002... which led to over two decades of success in the industry. Instagram - @djnurocksa Facebook - @djabbynurock Twitter - @AbbyNurock

American singer and songwriter Hilary Roberts joins us from Dallas, Texas as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hilary explains how she got all the roles in musical theatre at the beginning of her career, but then lost her voice after a self-destructive path – but once she got her voice back, and healed from her past trauma and with some convincing from friends, became a successful recordi...

Having written songs for Diana Ross, Heart, and Reba McEntire... and produced albums for Olivia Newton-John amongst many others, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Canadian singer and songwriter, Amy Sky. Amy tells us the difference between creating music for herself compared to creating for others, and her multi-decade journey of being a successful award-winning singer, songwriter a...

Scene 1... Take 1... grab your popcorn as we head to the movies and speak to producers Simon Swart and Wayne Fitzjohn, and actor Sharlto Copley from the movie 'Boy Kills World'. We hear about Simon, Wayne and Sharlto’s journey in the industry, Simon and Wayne talk about behind-the-scenes stuff from producing the movie, and Sharlto tells us about his character, Glen Van Der Koy. Website - www.nthib...

On this episode of Celeb Savant, we are joined by Belgian DJ and Producer, Kenn Colt, who is currently based in Spain. Kenn tells us about how he was taught how to DJ by a friend, which led to it becoming his career, his creative process when creating original tracks, and much more. Website - www.kenncolt.com Instagram - @kenncolt Facebook - @kenncolt Twitter - @KennColt

Celebrating close to three decades in the music industry, Kevin Mitchell (from ARIA-nominated Australian, alternative rock band Jebediah) joins us from his home country on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kevin tells us about how as a teenager he heard songs in his head, which motivated him to learn guitar in order to get them out… and how he met the rest of the band, which led to a multi-decade succ...

South African theatre performer, musician, music director and Naledi award winner, Dale Ray Scheepers joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Dale started playing piano by ear from the age of 5, what it means to be a musical director for a theatre production, and much more. Instagram - @dale_ray31

Greg Kane from the Scottish band, Hue and Cry, was the first guest on the Celeb Savant podcast. On this episode, Greg is joined by his brother Pat. We discuss the band's 40-year history in the music world, and how they are celebrating this milestone - which includes over 2 million records sold, and being presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Music Awards. Website - www.hueand...

Having been approached to write his first book based on his thesis for his masters (the representation and authenticity of gay artists in the music industry), Scottish-based British singer songwriter and lecturer, Nate James joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nate tells us about his multi-faceted career, which includes success in the music industry and lecturing industry related topics at a...

Barret Edelstein from the Celeb Savant podcast and Canadian singer and songwriter, Jamie Fine, become fast friends on this episode. Jamie shares how she knew from the age of 12 that she was meant to be a songwriter, how she got diverted after school by studying at culinary school, before following her passion full-time. They also dive into the world of NLP and much more. Website - www.jamiefinemus...

South African model, mentor and entrepreneur, Léchar Knezovich joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Léchar tells us how she views beauty pageants as a journey to discover one's own inner beauty, and how they led her to create a successful career in the industry. Instagram - @lecharknezovich @perfectfitsa @buildabusinesssa Facebook - @lecharknezovich Twitter - @lecharknezovich

Multi ARIA Award-winner, Australian singer and songwriter, Dan Sultan is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dan explains how he continues to push the goal post as a measurement of success, and he tells us about his multi award-winning career in the music industry. Website - www.dansultan.com Instagram - @dansultanmusic Facebook - @dansultanmusic Twitter - @dansultan

With over 40 years in the industry, British singer, songwriter and musician, Lloyd Cole joins us from the USA where he is currently based. Lloyd tells us about the years that he was part of the band, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, we hear what motivates him to keep creating music, and more about his latest releases. Website - www.lloydcole.com Instagram - @thelloydcole Facebook - @Lloyd. Cole.1961...

We head to Amsterdam on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by Dutch Producer and DJ, Frederik Abas. Frederik explains how he found studying law too boring, so he decided to change direction to his passion of DJing, and later production, which has been a successful journey for him for over 30 years. Website - www.frederikabas.com Instagram - @frederikabas Facebook - @frederikabas Twitte...

We welcome back for a second time on the Celeb Savant podcast - British producer, rapper and musician... Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran, who is currently based in Denmark. Jethro tells us about his latest projects, his latest album, being the soundtrack producer for the upcoming Van Gogh movie, and much more. Website - www.alonestarworld.com Instagram - @alonestarsheeran Facebook - @jethrostar Twitter...

Having seen South African dancer, Musa Motha, receive the group golden buzzer on the 2023 season of Britain’s Got Talent, the next step was to have him join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how, after getting cancer as a child, Musa had to get one leg amputated – and how he continued to play football, and ultimately became a successful performer when he decided to pursue dancing and DJi...

After having met South African singer and songwriter, Zinah, at the previous South African Music Awards nominations announcements, the next step was for her to join us on Celeb Savant. Zinah tells us how she started her professional career with Showtime Australia, as part of the cast for the ABBA and Whitney Houston tribute shows... and how signing with David Gresham Records is the next step on he...

As we continue our tour around the world, on this episode of Celeb Savant we head to Mexico to chat to Mexican Dance DJ and producer, Bzars. We hear how Bzars grew up with famous parents, who were both national television presenters... and he decided to become a lawyer - but after a period in the industry he changed his path to become a DJ and producer, with over 40 million streams worldwide. Inst...

‘Ciao’ from Milan, Italy as we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Italian DJ and Producer, Gamuel Sori. Gamuel explains how he randomly started DJing at the age of 16, how he had a day job in his other passion - interior design - before moving 100% into creating music, and how he continuously upskills. Instagram - @gamuelsori Facebook - @gamuelmusic Twitter - @GamuelSori

Comedy takes centre stage on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by South African comedian, Alan Committie. Alan tells us how he was inspired by the clowns in the circus to follow a career in the entertainment industry, how he started off teaching to supplement the beginning of his career, and how he has built a brand of his name by creating new shows every year. Website - www.alancommi...

With a multi-faceted career in the entertainment industry, American singer, songwriter, DJ, actress and content creator, Lauren Mayhew joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We unpack each element of her successful career, which include acting in multiple primetime television shows, opening live as part of the girl group P.Y.T for Britney Spears, Katy Perry and much more. Website - www.laurenma...