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 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 to completely focus on music when finishing school, and his creative process as he navigates different genres when recording music. Instagram - @wernerbekkermusic Facebook…
Interview 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 while promoting illegal parties while studying law, how he got his alias, and what it takes to be successful in the industry for…
Interview 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 loved making friends laugh at school, that he moved to LA to pursue comedy after finishing film school, and what the steps…
Interview 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 band in Trinidad, that moved to London after signing a record deal. This led to him staying in the UK, working as a solo artist…
Interview with Incognito
Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick and the British band Incognito recently performed at the Johannesburg 2023 DSTV Delicious Festival. Bluey joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant prior to the performance. Bluey explains the reason behind the name Incognito, why he carries on performing after being in the industry for multiple…
Intervlew 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 people when he first started reporting on the entertainment industry. We dive into his journey by finding out why he chose his stage name, when he became the…
Interview 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 started her journey as a model, which led her to become an actress and influencer... and we hear how she balances having multiple pursuits…
Interview 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 award-winning singer and songwriter, Macy Gray. Macy tells us how she started performing at the age of 22, why…
Interview 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 Kings. With translation by Sebastien Ziane, the guys tell us about how they grew up with a passion of music, as well as why they still love…
Interview 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, Simon Halfon. Simon explains how a chance encounter with The Clash’s right hand man, Kosmo Vinyl, led to working in the mailroom at Stiff Records…
Interview 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 how transitioning from punk to rock music led to the band's continued success. Website - www.ruffmajik.com Instagram - @ruffmajik Facebook - @ruffmajik…
Interview 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 Savant. The guys tells us how the collaboration came to be, each of their creative processes, and why they love making music. Martin Garrix…
Interview with Hannah V
Indian-born, Berlin-raised and UK-based… music producer, musician, and songwriter Hannah V joins Celeb Savant live in studio. Hannah tells us about starting out as a jazz musician, learning her craft at The Royal Academy of Music in London, which led to her becoming a session musician - touring the world…
Interview 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 name and spelling of Undefynd comes from, how she started out as a backing vocalist until she decided to take the lead, and about…
Interview 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 this episode of Celeb Savant. They explain where the name Goldfish comes from, how they met, and why they decided to create…
Interview 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 in the beginning helped her decide how she wanted to create music in the industry – by being authentic and understanding who you…
Interview 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 episode of Celeb Savant. Jessica explains her journey in the industry as part of the Soweto Gospel Choir, which led to her being a…
Interview 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 of Celeb Savant. Ray and Barret discuss the nostalgia of the ‘90s... Ray explains that he never thought he would be an artist,…
Interview 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 being in the music industry, how she joined the band, and its longevity. Website - www.shakatak.com Facebook - @ShakatakUK Twitter - @SHAKATAK_UK
Interview 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 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…