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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
APVA Awards 2023 - nominated as The Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Podcast
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DJ Zan-D - a South African music producer, radio presenter, and club DJ - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. He takes us across the airwaves as he tells us about his multi-decade career in the media space… how he started DJing at events as a teenager, his experience of living in London for 6 years, then returning to South Africa and creating a successful career in the media and DJ performance world.
This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Instagram - @djzand
Facebook - @djzand
Twitter - @DjZanD
TikTok - @djzand
YouTube - @DjZanD
James Artissen - an American Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, record producer, and audio engineer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. James explains how as a teenager he had the opportunity to be mentored by artists such as Whodini and DJ Jazzy Jeff, his process of producing and writing songs for other artists (including Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and Wiz Khalifa) and about creating and releasing his own solo projects.
Website - www.jamesartissen.com
Instagram - @jamesartissen
Facebook - @jamesartissenmusic
Twitter - @jamesartissen
TikTok - @jamesartissen
YouTube - @JamesArtissen
Dwson - a South African DJ, producer, artist, and remixer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Known as the beat architect of SA's deep house scene, Dwson tells us how he chose his stage name, and how he progressed from being a mobile DJ to a two x DMASA-winning and SAMA-nominated producer and artist… he also explains the movement he started - Dope Room.
Instagram - @dwsonofficial
Facebook - @dwsonofficial
Twitter - @dwsonofficial
TikTok - @dwsonofficial
YouTube - @dwsonofficial
Shekhinah - a South African singer, songwriter, and multi SAMA award-winning artist - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Shekhinah explains what it means to live the life of a pop star, her experience on Idols SA, why she takes her time when it comes to creating music, and what’s coming up next.
This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Website - www.shekhinahd.com
Instagram - @shekhinahd
Facebook - @shekhinahd
Twitter - @shekhinahd
TikTok - @shekhinahd
YouTube - @shekhinah1229
Keithian - an American singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Keithian's world, which includes how he creates music, the difference between releasing an EP and an album, what he enjoys about performing live, and about his latest album - Human I Sinner.
Website - www.keithian.music/overview
Instagram - @iKeithian
Facebook - @iKeithian
TikTok - @iKeithian
YouTube - @iKeithian
Riva Taylor - a British singer, songwriter, and actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how she got her first record deal at the age of 12 under the name Becky Taylor, and why she reinvented herself as Riva. Plus, her time as a child and teenager in the very adult business of the music industry, taking a break to go to university, and her return to creating music.
Website - www.rivataylor.com
Instagram - @rivataylor
Facebook - @rivataylorofficial
Twitter - @IAmRivaTaylor
TikTok - @iamrivataylor
YouTube - @therivataylor
Nigel May - a British entertainment all-rounder who works on radio and TV and is a successful author and podcast host - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nigel takes us through his multi-faceted career, which includes what he loves about interviewing others on his podcast 'A Gay Old Time' and on his radio show on Gaydio, his 20 years presenting Craft TV, and his journey becoming an author. We also discuss the world of the celebrity and the music charts.
Website - www.nigelmay.net
Instagram - @nigelmay
Facebook - @nigel.may
Twitter - @Nigel_May
TikTok - @agayoldtime
YouTube - @nigelmay5653
D:Ream - Peter Cunnah and Al MacKenzie from the Irish pop and dance group - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The duo tells us about the origins of the band’s name, how the band was formed, what motivates them to keep creating and performing after three decades in the industry, and more about their latest album, Do It Anyway.
Website - www.d-ream.co.uk
Instagram - @d_ream_music
Facebook - @d.ream.co.uk
Twitter - @d_ream_music
TikTok - @d_ream_music
Limahl - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Limahl takes us through his multi-decade career, which includes reaching the top of the charts in the band Kajagoogoo with their first song Too Shy, his experience of being used as clickbait, and what the effects are of having his music featured in current series such as Stranger Things.
Website - www.limahl.com
Instagram - @limahl_official
Facebook - @limahlofficial
Twitter - @Limahl_Official
TikTok - @limahl.music.official
YouTube - @Limahlonline
Black Motion - Thabo Mabogwane and Kabelo Koma from the multi SAMA award-winning Afro house duo - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear Thabo and Kabelo's individual stories, how they create music, how they prepare for their sets, and more about their events - Friends of Black Motion.
This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Instagram - @realblackmotion
Facebook - @realblackmotion
Twitter - @Black_Motion
TikTok - @officialblackmotion
YouTube - @blkmotion
Sonny E. - a British-born, Austrian-based producer, DJ, and Cyberbilly artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sonny has been in the industry for three decades, performing under various guises, one of which was Adamski. We hear how he released his first single with his brother at the age of 11, what Cyberbilly is, and even delve into the history of music.
Instagram - @sonny_e_cyberbilly
Facebook - @sonny.e.cyberbilly
YouTube - @sonny_e_cyberbilly
Áine Duffy - an Irish singer, songwriter, and guitarist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how after college Áine travelled to experience the world, how she built herself a stage out of a donkey box during the pandemic, and in order for people to not touch her equipment, she put up the sign 'don't touch my knob'. Hearing about the lack of representation of female artists in Ireland, she has now created a show featuring female artists called 'Don't Touch my Knob'.
Website - www.aineduffy.ie
Instagram - @aineduffymusic
Facebook - @aineduffymusic
TikTok - @duffbox
YouTube - @AineDuffymusic
Emily Ulman - an Australian singer, songwriter, and music festival executive program director - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us why it took her over a decade to release her latest project, Severe Clear… and takes us through the different roles she’s had in the industry - highlighting programming music venues, festivals, and events, and her radio show, with the focus being on supporting local talent.
Instagram - @millylala
Facebook - @emilyulmanmusic
Twitter - @millylala
TikTok - @emilyulman
YouTube - @emilyulman
Stars Go Dim (Chris Cleveland) - American Christian and pop singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chris takes us through his multiple award-winning (CMT, ASCAP, NSAI etc.) journey, which includes focusing on positivity during times of failure, the way he creates music, and about his latest album, Roses.
Website - www.starsgodim.com
Instagram - @starsgodim
Facebook - @starsgodim
Twitter - @StarsGoDim
TikTok - @starsgodim
YouTube - @starsgodimmusic
Nina West - an American Drag Queen, performer, artist, and winner of Miss Congeniality on RuPaul's Drag Race - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nina tells us how she chose her drag name, the behind-the-scenes of being a drag artist, about her time on RuPaul's Drag Race, and more about the current drag landscape.
Website - www.ninawest.com
Instagram - @ninawest
Facebook - @superdragqueen1
YouTube - @NinaWestOfficial
TikTok - @ninawestofficial
Kwamé - an American singer, rapper, and record producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kwame tells us how he signed his first record deal at the age of 16, why he prefers creating music by himself, about the toy company he co-founded called Lets Be Onyx, and more about his latest album - The Different Kids.
Website - www.letsbeonyx.com
Instagram - @kwamevision
Facebook - @KWAMETHEBOYGENIUS
TikTok - @kwamevision1
YouTube - @kwamevevo6931
John Sanderson - a British music executive and Head of Creative at Notting Hill Music - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. John tells us about his multi-decade career, which includes starting out as a DJ. He also shares about his time working at Disco Music Club, managing the production/remix team Love To Infinity, and he discusses the importance of networking and writing camps.
Instagram - @johnsaundersonmusic
Facebook - @johnsaunderson
Emeline - an American singer, songwriter, producer, and RIAA certified gold - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Emeline explains how as a child, she was a seriously competitive songwriter. Plus, how she stayed positive during the six years until she eventually got her foot in the door, her advice to achieve your biggest dreams, and all about her music.
Facebook - @emelineisme
Instagram - @emelineisme
Twitter - @emelineisme
TikTok - @emelineisme
YouTube - @emelineisme
Hypaton - an Italian dance DJ, producer, and viral sensation - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hypaton explains that his father was in a band in the ‘70s and had the same stage name, so he decided to carry on the tradition, and how he was inspired to follow the creative path by his cousin, Giuseppe Ottaviani - a trance DJ and producer. Plus, how going viral on social media helped him gain success, resulting in David Guetta becoming his mentor
Website - www.hypaton76.com
Instagram - @hypaton
Facebook - @hypaton76
Twitter - @hypaton76
TikTok - @hypaton
YouTube - @hypaton76
Chmba - a Malawian singer, songwriter, DJ, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chmba explains the meaning of her stage name, how she started out creating mixes for friends as a hobby before pursuing music professionally, and how the noises around her inspires her creativity. Her and Barret also bond over loadshedding.
Instagram - @chmba
Facebook - @chmbamusic
Twitter - @ChmbaMusic
TikTok - @chmbamusic
YouTube - @chmba
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