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.
Interview with Chayuta
We head to Ghana on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer and songwriter, Chayuta. Chayuta explains how her music teacher discovered her talent when she sang for her exam as she could not play the piano, how he convinced her mother to let her pursue…
Interview with Marty Cintron (No Mercy)
'Where Do You Go, My Lovely' - stay exactly where you are, because on this episode of Celeb Savant, we will be chatting with American singer and songwriter Marty Cintron from No Mercy. Marty tells us where the name No Mercy comes from, and how Frank Farian created the band…
Interview with Dan Patlansky
with over 10 years as a performer and having just released his 11th album, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by South African Blues singer, songwriter and musician, Dan Patlansky. Dan explains his musical journey which includes what he enjoys about performing live and what motivates him…
Interview with Rhian!
On this episode of Celeb Savant, we are joined by Trinidad-born, UK-based singer, songwriter and producer, Rhian! He tells us that he started singing in church at the age of 4, that his intention with creating music is to connect with people and make them feel happy, and how it…
Interview with Dante Sklaw
Up-and-coming British hip hop/rap artist, Dante Sklaw is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dante explains how he learnt multiple instruments growing up, how he started out in bands and due to challenges interacting with the band members decided to go solo - leading to his success in…
Interview with Solly Moholo
Known to get you to do the ‘Mokhukhu jive’ - South African gospel singer, Solly Moholo is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Solly details his multi-decade success as part of, and producing, various choirs… and tells us about his latest single, ‘Stop Killing The Police’. Instagram -…
Interview with DK Killa Mo and Tellaman
On this episode of Celeb Savant, we are joined live in studio by singer and songwriter Tellaman and DJ, producer, entrepreneur and artist manager DJ Killa Mo. We hear about their respective journeys in the entertainment world, which eventually resulted in them collaborating and making a force to be reckoned…
Interview with Bigstar Johnson
‘A jack of all trades and a master of some’ is how the winner of season 1 Vuzu Hustle, South African hip hop artist, Bigstar Johnson describes himself on this episode of Celeb Savant. Bigstar explains how he started out as a drummer in a band performing at various festivals…
Interview with Call Me AL
A new name in the music industry, British singer and songwriter, call me AL joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear the meaning behind her stage name, her journey up to this iteration of her career - which includes music university and being part of a band,…
Interview with Tierz
On this episode of Celeb Savant, we dive into the world of hip hop with British artist and author, Tierz. We find out the meaning behind his stage name, how collaborating with artists such as Ayo Beatz catapulted his name into the mainstream, and more about his book, ‘Tears Behind…
Interview with President Street
Ruby and Pete from the Australian pop duo, President Street, return for a second time as guests on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear what they have been up to since we last spoke to them - which includes why they have been focusing their energy with launching their…
Interview with Victors
Harry Waterhouse, Simon Appleson and Leon Davies from the British indie, rock and pop band, Victors, join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how the band chose their name, how they each were inspired by music as kids - eventually leading to them creating the band, which…
Interview with ThugGuru
Trap is the music genre we are focusing on in this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by upcoming South African trap artist, ThugGuru. We hear how ThugGuru chose his stage name, how he creates his music, and the inspiration behind it. Instagram - @thugguru_official
Interview with Lee Cole
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…
Interview with Kirk Whalum
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…
Interview with Stefan Tomek (Kensington Road)
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…
Interview with Thando Nyameni
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…
Interview with Abby Nurock
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…
Interview with Hilary Roberts
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…
Interview with Amy Sky
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,…