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.
The Voice UK finalists – Billy and Louie
Billy and Louie – British twin singers and songwriters - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. They explain their creative process, their love of leading choirs, and their journey of being a finalist in the 2024 The Voice UK, being mentored by Tom Jones. Website - www.billyandlouie.com Instagram…
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee - Beth Nielsen Chapman
Beth Nielsen Chapman - a Grammy nominated American singer and songwriter, who has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Beth dives into a multi-decade and multi award-winning career that includes 15 albums, seven number ones, her journey with cancer,…
Introducing South African performer - Henri Strauss
Henri Strauss - a South African actor and performer - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Henri takes us through his journey of studying drama, working his way up in the production team, and successfully transitioning to working in front of the camera. This episode…
A discussion with entertainment journalist Gabrielle Pike
Gabrielle Pike - a British entertainment journalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Gabrielle shares details of her multi-decade journey of being an entertainment journalist, which includes covering concerts, press junkets, one-on-one interviews and more. Instagram - @gspike Facebook - @Gabaloo Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-pike-667a1a2
Lead singer, Jonny Foster and manager Dave Robinson - Hardwicke Circus
British lead singer, Jonny Foster and Irish manager, Dave Robinson from Hardwicke Circus joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dave tells us about his multiple decades in the industry as a music manager, music executive, music video director, record producer and photographer. Jonny talks about the band’s journey…
Shab - an American refugee
Shab - an American singer and songwriter joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Shab explains how she escaped the war in Iran, as a refugee went to school in Germany, was eventually reunited with her mother in the US, and after deciding to pursue music connected with Grammy…
SA Hip Hop Awards Producer of the Year nominee - Herc Cut The Lights
Herc Cut The Lights - a South African artist, DJ, producer and sound engineer, who has been nominated twice as Producer of the Year at the SA Hip Hop Awards - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Herc takes us through his multi-award nominated journey…
5× Grammy Award winner - PJ Morton
PJ Morton - an American singer, songwriter, and producer who has won 5 Grammy Awards - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into PJ's various award-winning aspects of being in the music industry, which includes his solo work, working on projects for television and film, collaborating…
Michael Cristiano on his latest album - 'Mai Finirả '
Michael Cristiano - an Australian singer, songwriter, music director and producer, joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Michael takes us through his multi-decade and award-winning journey in the industry as we dive into the various aspects that he has had success in and we unpack…
South African Music Award nominee - James Deacon
James Deacon - a South African Music Award nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and musician - joins us live in-studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. James shares how his music journey started at the age of 4 when he learned how to play the violin, about travelling the world at…
Alanna Joy from Lost//Youth
Alanna Joy from South African rock band Lost//Youth is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Alanna explains the band's name, their creative process, discuss the industry landscape and their current national tour. Website - www.lostyouth.co.za Instagram - @lostyouthofficial @alannajoymusic Facebook - @lostyouthofficial TikTok - @lostyouthofficial YouTube - Lost…
Quinny and his debut album 'Outer Monologue'
Quinny, a Scottish-born, Australian-based singer and songwriter, joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Quinny explains how he started out in bands, his journey to becoming a solo artist, and about his debut album - 'Outer Monologue'. Website -linktr.ee/quinnysmusic Instagram - @quinnysmusic Facebook - @quinnysmusic Twitter…
UK's first pop-country male harmony band - Another State
Sean Ryder Wolf and James Gibson, from the UK’s first pop-country male harmony band - Another State - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about their journeys in the industry, why they think no UK band has crossed over country with pop before, the band's creative…
Mienke Ehlers and Celeste Loots from Showmax Original 'Wyfie'
South African actresses Mienke Ehlers and Celeste Loots join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about their journeys in the entertainment industry, and discuss various behind-the-scenes aspects of it - focusing on their roles in the Showmax original series 'Wyfie', where Mienke portrays Mia and Celeste portrays…
A decade of Bars and Melody
Bars and Melody - the British R&B and rap duo consisting of Leondre Devries and Charlie Lenehan - join us for a second time on this episode of Celeb Savant. We catch up with the duo and hear about why, after a decade together, they have decided to part ways,…
Grammy, ACM, CMA award nominated - Cam
Cam - an American Grammy, ACM, CMA award nominated singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Cam explains how she kept going after being turned down by all the labels, until she was signed by Sony New York… and takes us on her multi-award nominated…
Jason Goliath on E! Africa's Dating #NoFilter South Africa
Jason Goliath - South African comedian, actor, MC, facilitator, and television presenter - joins us for a second time on this episode of Celeb Savant. We catch up with Jason since we last spoke, and dive into his latest television collaboration with E! Africa - Dating #NoFilter South Africa, which…
Carletheia - recently signed to PJ Morton's management
Carletheia - a South African singer and songwriter who recently signed with PJ Morton's management - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Carletheia explains how music has been a part of her since she was a child performing in choirs, and how that journey ultimately…
Don Dada - signed to Bob Marley's Tuff Gong International Distribution
Don Dada - a South African reggae and hip-hop artist - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Don is the first South African artist to sign a deal with Bob Marley's Tuff Gong International Distribution. Don explains how he started out in battle rap as…
13 ARIA Award nominations - Kris Hopes from Grinspoon
Kris Hopes, drummer from Australian rock band Grinspoon, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The band has achieved 13 ARIA nominations and won one award in their multi-decade career. Kris talks about the origin of the band's name, the band's 30+ years creating music, and all about their…