Celeb Savant

Having left South Africa 7 years ago to live in San Diego for logistical reasons, David Poole and Dominic Peters from electronic duo Goldfish are the guests on this episode of Celeb Savant. They explain where the name Goldfish comes from, how they met, and why they decided to create dance music which infused African, pop, house and jazz music that led to a successful career in the music industry....

Celeb Savant spoke with German singer and songwriter Joy Denalane, while she was in Johannesburg filming a music video. Joy explains that being in a girl group in the beginning helped her decide how she wanted to create music in the industry – by being authentic and understanding who you are, which has helped her to be successful for over 20 years in the industry. Website - www.joydenalane.com Ins...

Using her voice in song and poetry and her body in dance, South African composer, producer, singer, poet and entrepreneur Jessica Mbangeni joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jessica explains her journey in the industry as part of the Soweto Gospel Choir, which led to her being a multi-disciplinary expert in the entertainment industry. Instagram - @jessicambangeni Facebook - @jessicambangeni...

You better ‘Get Ready for This’, because there's ‘No Limit’ as Dutch rapper and musician Ray Slijngaard from Eurodance duo 2 Unlimited joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ray and Barret discuss the nostalgia of the ‘90s... Ray explains that he never thought he would be an artist, and how he pursued his other passion of being a cook, until the band exploded on the charts! Website - www.2unlim...

Sardinia is our next destination as Celeb Savant sat down with Jill Saward from the UK jazz-funk band, Shakatak. Jill takes us on a multi-decade journey of being in the music industry, how she joined the band, and its longevity. Website - www.shakatak.com Facebook - @ShakatakUK Twitter - @SHAKATAK_UK

British musician, producer, manager and music supervisor, James Wilkinson is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. James tells us that he started playing the trumpet at age 11, why he chose such a loud instrument, and the difference between performing with an orchestra and as part of a band. Website - www.seratuning.com Facebook - @jameswilkinson01 LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamesw...

Delta the Leo joins Celeb Savant live in studio. Delta explains how she taught herself to dance by watching television… which led to her becoming an international champion, how that journey then became a parallel path in creating music, where her name comes from, and how she plans to continue on her path of success. Instagram - @delta_the_leo Facebook - @deltatheleo Twitter - @deltatheleo

British singer and songwriter Amy Studt is in the guest chair on this episode of Celeb Savant. Amy tells us about growing up in a musical family, starting writing songs at the age of 8, and recording her first album at the age of 12... which was passed on to the right person at the right time. Amy has been in the music business for over 20 years, facing her inner demons - and she continues to be p...

New Orleans is the destination for this episode of Celeb Savant as Barret sits down with singer, musician and bandleader, Louis Prima Jr. Louis tells us that he initially did not think he was a good musician, how that changed from doing it for fun to being his career, taking a break after getting frustrated with the industry, and then performing his father (Louis Prima’s) and original music to gre...

Celeb Savant sat down with South African raised, LA-based actress Angelique Munyange. Angelique explains her determination at the age of 16, that led her to move to LA at 19 to pursue a career in acting... and what it is about the craft grounds her as a person. Instagram - @angiemunyange Twitter - @angiemunyange

Who is your ‘Greatest Love of All’? Celeb Savant sat down with South African singer songwriter, Belinda Davids. Belinda explains how she discovered she could sing Whitney Houston songs at the age of 8, the difficulty in releasing her original music, and much more. Website - www.thegreatestloveofallshow.com Instagram - @greatestloveofallshow, @mail&guardian, @imbelindadavids @openviewforever Facebo...

South African hip hop duo, Stino Le Thwenny, joins Celeb Savant on this episode of the podcast. The guys tell us how they fell in love with music, which paved the way for their 10 years creating music together… and we hear what their creative process is. Instagram - @Stino_Le_Thwenny Facebook - @StinoLeThwenny Twitter - @StinoLeThwenny

John Black, the co-founder of Muzos, is the exclusive guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. John tells us how he transitioned from creating websites in the oil industry, to doing it for artists in the entertainment industry - through to artist management. John dives into the Muzos world, and explains how the music fan can benefit and enjoy the website. Muzos Website - https://www.muzos.xyz Web ve...

Seeing the pantomime each year as a child was the initial motivation for this episode’s guest - South African based actor, Stevel Marc - to join the entertainment world. Stevel tells us about being signed by his agent, and how a day later he was working on his first project… plus his journey from editorial through to the big screen. Instagram - @stevelmarc Facebook - @stevelmarc Twitter - @stevelm...

Seeing Elvis Presley on television at the age of two was the inspiration for American singer and songwriter, Beckett McDowell, to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Beckett explains the difference between scoring a movie and writing music for an album, and how having a famous father - Malcolm McDowell - has assisted him in opening doors. Instagram - @beckettrex Twitter - @beckettrex

Australian producer, DJ and record label curator Harpoon is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ryan Harper (AKA Harpoon) explains why he chose that alias, his creative process with remixing existing songs and creating original music and much more! Instagram - @harpoon_official_ Facebook - @harpoonmusic

Having British guitar and music legend, Bert Weedon OBE, as a grandfather, led Matt Weedon to form Tors with his brother Theo and their friend Jack Bowden. Matt tells Celeb Savant why they chose the name Tors, why the brothers were initially scared to put themselves out there - so they started writing songs for other artists, and how that led to a successful musical journey for the band. Website -...

Zimbabwean based, Rob Burrell (from Mann Friday) has a quarter of a century in the music business! Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein speaks to him about where the name Mann Friday comes from, how an anaesthetist from the UK heard their demo and funded their first album, and how the next 25 years in the industry rolled out. Website - www.mannfriday.com Instagram - @mannfridaymusic Facebook - @MannFrid...

Are you ‘Making Love out of Nothing at all’ because you are ‘All out of Love’? Celeb Savant spoke with Lord Graham Russell from Air Supply. Graham shares how the name Air Supply came to him in a dream, why the band keeps performing after decades in the industry, and some news on new music. Website - www.airsupplymusic.com Instagram - @airsupplymusic Facebook - @airsupplymusic Twitter - @airsupplym...

Having pigeons as her first audience at a young age, Australian singer/songwriter, Gabriella Cilmi moved to the UK at the age of 15, when she released her first album. Gabriella tells Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, how she always had a deep love for music, which allowed for a career in the industry.. Website - www.gabriellacilmimusic.com Instagram - @gabriellacilmi Facebook - @gabriellacilmioffic...

The CEO of Mdundo.com - Martin Møller Nielsen from Nairobi, Kenya - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Martin tells Barret Edelstein what Mdundo means, why the platform was developed, how the platform has evolved over time and much more! Website - www. Mdundo.com Instagram - @mdundomusicke Facebook - @mdundomusic Twitter - @mdundomusic

Do you know what TAU means in Tswana? Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, spoke with Botswana-raised and South African-based DJ and Producer, TAU. We hear about his creative process, the meaning behind his name, and remixing songs by legends Brenda Fassie and Mango Groove. Instagram - @tau.bw Facebook - @tau.bw

Bonjour! Paris is our next destination on the Celeb Savant world journey, as Barret Edelstein speaks to French-based, UK singer/songwriter, Kate Stables - otherwise known as This Is The Kit. Kate explains her stage name, why it takes her months to write a song and much more! Website - www.titk.cargo.site Instagram - @thisisthekit Facebook - @thisisthekit Twitter - @thisisthekit

From hitting the big time in South Africa with local band Stealing Love Jones, to moving to California, USA to continue her journey in the entertainment industry…Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with Grammy featured rock, pop and metal producer, songwriter and engineer, Esjay Jones. Esjay explains what it’s like to be a producer on a project, her new band We Are Pigs, and much more. Website...

Playing with a karaoke mics and pianos instead of Barbie dolls when she was a toddler, South African singer and songwriter, Britney Meistre explains her trajectory into the music world. Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein finds out about her musical journey, her experience on South African Idols and much more! Instagram - @britney.meistre Facebook - @britney.meistre