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Celeb Savant
The Celeb Savant show is a weekly entertainment show hosted by Barret Edelstein. Each week we will have long-form career retrospective type interviews with celebrities namely, singers, actors and industry experts. APVA Awards 2023 - nominated as The Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Podcast
Episodes
Celeb SavantInterview with INViDA
With a successful career in engineering - working with the likes of Norah Jones, Yoko Ono and others... plus writing and producing for other artists, American…
Celeb SavantInterview with Garth Field
You ‘Can’t Stop until you Get Enough’, as we dive into the Michael Jackson HIStory Tribute concert with the lead, Garth Field. Garth tells us how he came into…
Celeb SavantInterview with Youngr
Youngr - a British singer, songwriter, musician and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how he got the name Youngr, how having Kid…
Celeb SavantInterview with 360
We head down under to Australia on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by Australian rapper, 360. We hear where the name 360 comes from, what rap…
Celeb SavantInterview with Maurette Brown Clark
Chart-topping, Stellar award-winning and Dove award nominee, American gospel singer and songwriter - Maurette Brown Clark is the guest on this episode of Celeb…
Celeb SavantInterview with Sol Romero
On this episode of Celeb Savant... Mexican/Swiss actress, singer and songwriter, Sol Romero joins us from London. Sol tells us how she started her career in…
Celeb SavantInterview with Patricia Kelly
With a multi-platinum and award-winning career as part of The Kelly Family and as a solo artist, Patricia Kelly joins us from Germany on this episode of Celeb…
Celeb SavantInterview with Snap!
You will have ‘The Power’, as we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant from Germany by Penny Ford from the Eurodance group, Snap! Penny explains her…
Celeb SavantInterview with Rozalla
‘Everybody’s free (to feel good)’ according to Zambia/Zimbabwean born and raised, and UK-based dance singer and songwriter, Rozalla. Rozalla tells us that her…
Celeb SavantInterview with Alex Jay
With over 40 years’ experience in the media industry - South African DJ, club DJ, MC, voice over artist and television presenter, Alex Jay, joins us on this…
Celeb SavantInterview with Twenty 4 Seven
We're about to dance the night away, as we head to The Netherlands to speak to Nancy ‘Nance’ Coolen from Eurodance group, Twenty 4 Seven. Nance explains the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Ronette Marx
With over 20 years’ experience in acting, modelling and presenting on TV in South Africa, India and Europe, Ronette Marx joins us on this episode of Celeb…
Celeb SavantInterview with Kym Mazelle
Having become WhatsApp friends after collaborating on an interview for another podcast, I decided to invite American singer and songwriter Kym Mazelle as a…
Celeb SavantInterview with Basson Laas
Having recently released his first single and EP, South African singer and songwriter, Basson Laas is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Basson…
Celeb SavantInterview with Reactor B
After becoming intrigued by music as a teenager, South African music creator and producer, Reactor B started to release music to follow his passion with his…
Celeb SavantInterview with Fagrie Isaacs
The Luther Vandross tribute show ‘Here and Now’ is the focus on this episode of Celeb Savant… as we speak with its creator, South African artist and performer…
Celeb SavantInterview with Mayorkun
On this episode of Celeb Savant, we head to West Africa as we are joined by singer, songwriter and pianist, Mayorkun, from Lagos, Nigeria. We hear how he was…
Celeb SavantInterview with Don Letts
With an ‘Analogue Attitude’ and a successful career in directing over 300 music videos, producing and directing movies and documentaries, a solo career and…
Celeb SavantInterview with Nathan Cavaleri
Having been madly in love with guitar as a child, Australian singer, songwriter and musician, Nathan Cavaleri joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nathan…
Celeb SavantInterview with Diesel
Multi Aria award-winning, American born, Australian based singer songwriter and musician, Diesel joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear where he…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jovian
Puerto Rican/Portuguese recording artist from Brooklyn, NYC - Jovian is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. He went to acting school, and behind the…
Celeb SavantInterview Warren Vernon-Driscoll (Queen: It's A Kinda Magic)
‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ if you ‘Want to Break Free’… we speak to Warren Vernon-Driscoll, who channels Freddie Mercury in the hit tribute show, Queen: It’s A Kind…
Celeb SavantInterview with Oshri
Oshri was visiting Ireland filming a music video when we spoke for this episode of Celeb Savant. The Los Angeles-based singer songwriter explains that his…
Celeb SavantInterview with Majozi
South African singer songwriter Majozi joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Majozi shifted from performing in church, to laying a great…
Celeb SavantInterview with Warren Le Grange (Hey Neighbour)
The ‘Hey Neighbour’ music festival is the focus on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we speak to Festival Director, Warren Le Grange. Warren explains how his…
Celeb SavantInterview with Logan J Parker
Born in Portugal and based in the UK, singer-songwriter Logan J Parker is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Logan explains that after getting a degree…
Celeb SavantInterview with Gyakie
We head to Ghana in West Africa on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we speak with Afro Soul/Fusion singer songwriter, Gyakie. She explains how she started her…
Celeb SavantInterview with Andy McCluskey (OMD)
Formed in 1978 and having global sales of 40 million records, Andy McCluskey from English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark (OMD) is the guest…
Celeb SavantInterview with Martin Jensen
Join me and take your ‘Solo Dance’ to the next level as we journey to Denmark on this episode of Celeb Savant to chat to Danish DJ and record producer, Martin…
Celeb SavantInterview with Russell Grant (Shortstraw)
With multiple SAMA and MTV Africa music award nominations under their belt, Russell Grant from South African indie-rock band, Shortstraw is the guest on this…
Celeb SavantInterview with Kevin Fraser
Combining music and comedy in his performance is how this guest of Celeb Savant, Kevin Fraser, entertains his audience. Kevin explains how he started out as a…
Celeb SavantInterview with Mandy Harvey
Do you know someone who has a disability, and they embrace it to be successful? American deaf singer and songwriter, Mandy Harvey is the guest on this episode…
Celeb SavantInterview with Haris Čustović
In this episode of Celeb Savant, we journey to Croatia and sit down with musician, composer, producer, songwriter and DJ, Haris Čustović. Haris explains how he…
Celeb SavantInterview Ceehle Suntele (Africa Fest)
We go behind the scenes on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we speak to South African events and marketing manager, Ceehle Suntele. Ceehle explains how he…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jann Klose
Have you ever wondered what your favourite song is about, and what inspired the music video? American-based singer and songwriter, Jann Klose is the guest on…
Celeb SavantInterview with Sickotoy
On this episode of Celeb Savant... we head to Romania as we chat with DJ, composer, producer and Grammy Award winner, Sickotoy. We hear the story behind the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Guy Page (Coach Party)
Do you know what a Coach Party is? Well it is also the name of a British indie-rock band, and Guy Page from the band is the guest on this episode of Celeb…
Celeb SavantInterview with Dave Symes (Boy & Bear)
Indie-folk is the genre of music on this episode of Celeb Savant, as David Symes from Australian band Boy & Bear joins us as the guest. Dave explains the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Werner Bekker
South African singer, songwriter and musician Werner Bekker joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Werner explains how he convinced his parents to allow him…
Celeb SavantInterview with Judge Jules
Hit the rave and grab your dance shoes as we speak to British DJ, producer and entertainment lawyer, Judge Jules! Judge Jules explains how he started DJing…
Celeb SavantInterview with Will Burkart
It’s time to tickle your funny bone as we dive into the world of being a stand-up comedian with Los Angeles-based comic, Will Burkart. Will explains how he…
Celeb SavantInterview with Kojo Rigault
Trinidad-born and UK-based reggae singer and songwriter, Kojo Rigault joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kojo explains that he joined a successful boy…
Celeb SavantInterview with Incognito
Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick and the British band Incognito recently performed at the Johannesburg 2023 DStv Delicious Festival, and Bluey spoke to Celeb Savant…
Celeb SavantIntervlew with Perez Hilton
‘First impressions are lasting impressions’ is how Cuban American actor, columnist, blogger, singer and podcast host Perez Hilton understands how he hurt…
Celeb SavantInterview Naliyani Uma
Do you know what an ‘influencer’ does? Durban-based fashion model, actor and influencer, Naliyani Uma explains what it means to be one. She shares how she…
Celeb SavantInterview with Macy Gray
If you try to walk away you will stumble, because you will want to stay with us for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we speak to American Grammy and Brit…
Celeb SavantInterview with Tonino Baliardo (Gipsy Kings)
Grab your dancing shoes as we ‘Bamboleo’ and ‘Volare’ with French musicians, singers and songwriters, Tonino Baliardo and Vincent Patrac (Lukas) from Gipsy…
Celeb SavantInterview with Simon Halfon
I am going to ‘wake you up before you go-go’, as we dive into the entertainment world with award-winning British graphic designer, producer and screenwriter…
Celeb SavantInterview with Johni Holiday (Ruff Majik)
On this episode of Celeb Savant, Johni Holiday from South African band Ruff Majik explains how the band got together, where the name Ruff Majik comes from, and…
Celeb SavantInterview with Martin Garrix and Lloyiso
Recent music collaborators - Dutch DJ and producer, Martin Garrix and South African singer and songwriter, Lloyiso - are the guests on this episode of Celeb…
Celeb SavantInterview with Hannah V
German-born and raised and UK-based… music producer, musician, and songwriter Hannah V joins Celeb Savant live in studio. Hannah tells us about starting out as…
Celeb SavantInterview with Undefyned
South African music and lyric composer, rapper, chanter, producer, vocalist and actress - Undefynd joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear where the…
Celeb SavantInterview with Goldfish
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…
Celeb SavantInterview with Joy Denalane
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…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jessica Mbangeni
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…
Celeb SavantInterview with Ray Slijngaard (2 Unlimited)
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…
Celeb SavantInterview with Jill Saward (Shakatak)
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…
Celeb SavantInterview with James Wilkinson
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…
Celeb SavantInterview with Delta The Leo
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…
Celeb SavantInterview with Amy Studt
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…