Celeb Savant

Celeb Savant heads to the Middle East, as Barret Edelstein speaks to Israeli reggae band, Young Israelites. Nate, Tal and Tristan tell us how they met and formed the band, why reggae music appeals to them, their creative process and more. Website - www.youngisraelites.com Instagram - @youngisraelites Facebook - @youngisraelites Twitter - @youngisraelites

Let's get “Real Real Real” as “International Bright Young Thing” Barret Edelstein, otherwise known as The Celeb Savant, sat down with Iain Baker from British rock band, Jesus Jones. Iain tells us the musical journey of the band, where the name Jesus Jones comes from and much more. Join us “Right Here, Right Now” for all the details! Website - www.jesusjones.com Instagram - @jesusjonesband Facebook...

South African singer and songwriter Caroll-Ann joins Barret Edelstein on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us how music and song have been in her life since she was a child, and how growing into her own skin and voice gave her the confidence to pursue music. Instagram - @carollann_music Facebook - @carollannmusic

On this episode of Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein spoke with Hunter Kennedy from Die Heuwels Fantasties. Hunter takes us on a journey of punk rock, skateboarding, and being in a band that eventually became so successful it became his full-time career. Website - www.dieheuwels.co.za Instagram - @dieheuwelsfantasties Facebook - @dieheuwels Twitter - @dieheuwels

Scene 1… Take 1… Action! Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sits in the director’s chair with Emmy Award winner, Jerri Sher. After being in film and television, Jerri tells us about her new project - a stage musical. She shares her journey, from being an art professor, to the first woman in trucking in Florida, to becoming a filmmaker. Jerri also tells us how she creates stories that are positive and...

G’day mate! Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein is bouncing on his kangaroo as he heads down under for his second interview with singer and songwriter, Ziggy Alberts. Ziggy fills us in on what's been happening since we last spoke, including new music, pop-up shows and world tours. Website - www.ziggyalberts.com Instagram - @ziggyalberts Facebook - @ziggyalbertspage Twitter - @ziggyjanalberts

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Nick Van Eede from the English band, Cutting Crew. Nick tells us where the band’s name comes from, how he has had a publishing deal since he was 20 years old and much more! Website - www.cuttingcrew.biz Instagram - @cuttingcrewmusic Facebook - @cuttingcrewmusic Twitter - @The_CuttingCrew

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with American singer and songwriter, Sananda Maitreya. Barret and Sananda discuss their love of Milan, where Sananda is based. They also have philosophical discussions about dreams, music, death and much more. Website - www.sanandamaitreya.com Instagram - @sanandamaitreya Facebook - @sanandamaitreya Twitter - @sanandamaitreya

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with stage and screen actor, Richard Gau - who plays Brit in the theatre production of 'We Will Rock You'. Richard tells us the difference between performing on stage and acting in front of the camera in film and television... and he explains the intricacies of putting on an international theatre production. Instagram - @richardsgau Facebook - @richardsincl...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African twin brothers, Andrew and Brian Chaplin who make up the electro hop music duo, Locnville. The brothers tell us how they were inspired to join the entertainment business at the age of 6, when they both got guitars for Christmas. We hear how through a number of iterations, they finally landed on Locnville and have successfully been releasin...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with British singer and songwriter, Kris James. Kris tells us how he was the lead in the musicals at school, which motivated him to pursue singing. He also tells us how he got his first record deal at the age of 18, and about his journey from being in a boy band, The Scheme, to starting his solo career. Website - www.krisjamesmusic.com Instagram - @mrkrisja...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Dorian Foyil from the international rock band, Aliens Don't Ring Doorbells. Dorian tells us how they came up with the name for the band, how they came to realise that they could write original songs, and what’s next for the band. Website - www.aliensdontringdoorbells.com/the-band/ Instagram - @aliensdontringdoorbells Facebook - @aliensdontringdoorbells

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with Scottish rock band, Anchor Lane. Conor, Lawrence and Graeme tell us the story about the band’s name, how they met and their creative process. Grab your air guitar as we dive into the world of rock with Anchor Lane! Website - www.anchorlanemusic.com Instagram - @anchorlaneofficial Facebook - @anchorlaneofficial Twitter - @anchorlane

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with American R&B singer and songwriter, Bradd Marquis. Bradd tells us how he used to sing to the ladies as a way to woo them, which led to him being tricked into finishing a talent competition that he received a standing ovation for. Three albums and an EP later, his musical journey continues to be a success story! Instagram - '@braddmarquis Facebook - @br...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with American music executive, Jerry Greenberg. Jerry tells us how he was a young drummer who began working for Atlantic Records, and ultimately became president of the company - the youngest person ever to hold that title at the time. He explains why he was successful in a career that spanned decades, having worked with such superstars as The Five Satins,...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African singer and songwriter, Ard Matthews from Just Jinjer. Ard tells us how joining a band as a drummer in high school allowed him to follow his passion and study drumming at varsity instead of law. We hear how the band formed and, amongst other things, Ard’s creative process. Website - www.ardmatthews.com www.justjinjer.com Instagram - @ardma...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer and entrepreneur, Shanice. She tells us about her 4 decades in the entertainment industry, that all started as a child in a KFC commercial with Ella Fitzgerald, how she was signed to her first record deal while she was doing theatre at the age of 11, and lots more! Website - www.smilebyshanice.com Instagram -...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African singer and songwriter, Ross Learmonth. Ross tells us the origins of his band Prime Circle, the difference between creating music with the band and as a solo artist, and what he loves about performing live after releasing an album that he calls his “business card”. Website - www.primecircleband.com Instagram - @rosslearmonth @prime_circle...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with French singer, songwriter and producer, Sidney B. Sidney tells us how he started in a rap band as a teenager, how travelling to London inspired him to create music in English, and that performance was in his blood from a very young age - which would inevitably lead to a career in the entertainment industry. Website - www.sidneyb.com Instagram - @sidney...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with English singer and songwriter, Joe Sumner. Joe was in South Africa on a world tour with his father, Sting. He tells us how he grew up despising music, learning about it from his passion of video games… and when he heard a song by Nirvana - which inspired him to start creating music and join a band - the rest is music history! Instagram - @thejoesumner...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African singer and songwriter, Tyler Page. Tyler tells us how her boyfriend posting the first video of her singing gave her the confidence to start posting her own, which led to her signing her first record deal. Plus, how she taught herself to play the ukulele, and what her process is for creating music. Instagram - @tylerpage_ Facebook - @tyler...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and television presenter, J’Something from Mi Casa. He tells us how music has always been a feature in his life... from childhood to the present. We also hear how he met Dr Duda and Mo-T at a party, and how he allows the magic of the moment to bring through creativity. Head to “These Streets” and dive into the creative...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with South African singer and songwriter, Louise Carver. Louise tells us how she started playing piano at the age of 2, and how she got signed to her first record label deal at the age of 15 after visiting a friend's neighbour whose father heard her sing. We hear about her journey in the industry, having her first no 1 at 17, all the way up to now as she re...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with twin brothers Jan and Josef Prasil, who make up the European and Australian duo Amistat. The brothers tell us what the name Amistat means, how they intend to create music that allows them and the listener to feel something, and whether they get along outside of creating music. Sit back and enjoy the folk musical world with the band Amistat! Website - w...

Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, sat down with English musician, songwriter, producer and singer, Anthony Phillips. Anthony tells us how the Beatles inspired many cover bands at the time, and how the band that he was part of would eventually become Genesis. He also fills us in on his solo career after leaving Genesis - a career that spans 5 decades. Website - www.anthonyphillips.co.uk Facebook - @A...