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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

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17:56

Interview with Jovian

Celeb Savant ·

2023/12/12

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 scenes he was working on music. He gets into his journey of 8 years to release his first single in 2017, and now his debut album in 2023. Website - www.jovian.earth Instagram - @jovian Twitter - @jjjjovian

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15:27

Interview Warren Vernon-Driscoll (Queen: It's A Kinda...

Celeb Savant ·

2023/12/10

‘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 Of Magic. Warren explains how he was part of the Drakensberg Boys Choir, which led him to study classical music at UCT, then shifting his focus to pop and rock, and ultimately the lead role in the Queen spectacular. Website - www.queenitsakindamagic.com Instagram - @queeniakmshow @mr_driscoll Facebook - @queenitsakindamagic Twitter -

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22:14

Interview with Oshri

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2023/12/07

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 professional career began when he won the Trace TV competition in Cape Town, South Africa - mentored by Wycleaf Jean. This led him to move to the USA and successfully pursue music as his career. Website - www.oshrimusic.com Instagram - @oshrimusic Facebook - @oshrimusic Twitter - @oshrimusic

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30:31

Interview with Majozi

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2023/12/05

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 amount of groundwork and performing wherever people would have him… to becoming a successful SAMA-nominated artist. Website - www.majozi.co.za Instagram - @majozimusic Facebook - @majozimusic

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23:57

Interview with Warren Le Grange (Hey Neighbour)

Celeb Savant ·

2023/12/03

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 journey started in the theatre, and from various behind-the-scenes roles in the entertainment industry. He also gives us the ins and outs of the upcoming first annual ‘Hey Neighbour’ music event. Website - www.heyneighbour.co.za Instagram - @heyneighbourfest Facebook - @HeyNeighbourFestival Twitter - @HeyNeighbourFes

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27:00

Interview with Logan J Parker

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2023/11/30

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 in Economics, she was working in a bank and quit her job in order to follow her passion of music. Website - www.loganjparker.com Instagram - @loganjparkermusic Facebook - @loganjparkermusic Twitter - @ljparkermusic

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16:16

Interview with Gyakie

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2023/11/28

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 music career while studying her BSC in International Business, why she created the persona Gyakie, and about not relying on her family name as her father is a famous and successful musician in Ghana. Instagram - @gyakie_ Facebook - @GyakieMusic Twitter - @gyakie_

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13:50

Interview with Andy McCluskey (OMD)

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2023/11/26

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 on this episode of Celeb Savant. Andy explains how they chose the name of the band, and how a dare of a one-off gig led to a successful 45 years in the music industry. Website - www.omd.uk.com Instagram - @omdhq Facebook - @omdofficial Twitter - @OfficialOMD

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21:43

Interview with Martin Jensen

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2023/11/23

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 Jensen. Martin explains how he started out as a mobile DJ as a teenager, and how at the age of 24 he decided he wanted to create his own music - which led to him selling millions of records and downloads. Website - www.martinjensen.com Instagram - @djmartinjensen Facebook - @djmartinjensen Twitter - @djmartinjensen

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25:19

Interview with Russell Grant (Shortstraw)

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2023/11/21

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 episode of Celeb Savant. Russell explains the origin of the band's name, how he joined after it had formed, and what led to continued success for over a decade in the music industry. Website - www.shortstraw.co.za Instagram - @ShortsrawBand Facebook - @ShortsrawBand Twitter - @ShortsrawBand

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20:50

Interview with Kevin Fraser

Celeb Savant ·

2023/11/19

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 DJ, and then based on the feedback of his online videos, he decided to move into comedy. He also explains the inspiration behind it. Website - www.kevinfraserofficial.com Instagram - @kevinfraserofficial Facebook - @kevinfraserofficial Twitter - @KevinFraserSA

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23:30

Interview with Mandy Harvey

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2023/11/16

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 of Celeb Savant. Mandy explains that her original focus was music education rather than performance, but she completely lost her hearing during her studies, which redirected her focus to become a successful performer. Website - www.mandyharveymusic.com Instagram - @wendyharvey Facebook - @mandyharveymusic Twitter - @wendyharvey

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30:01

Interview with Haris Čustović

Celeb Savant ·

2023/11/14

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 had 4 years in music high school, how he got more involved in music after moving to London, and became successful through wearing various hats in the music industry. Instagram - @harislaus TikTok - @harislaus YouTube - @harislaus

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15:40

Interview Ceehle Suntele (Africa Fest)

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2023/11/12

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 studied Mechanical Engineering - which transitioned into his current role, and specifically the upcoming first Africa Fest, which will be an annual event of Amapiano music and entertainment. Instagram - @africa_fest @cws__pa Facebook - @Africafest @CWS__PA TikTok - @africa_fest Twitter - @Cws__PA

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15:05

Interview with Jann Klose

Celeb Savant ·

2023/11/09

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 Savant for the second time. This time Jann explains the inspiration behind the acoustic version of his song, ‘All The Way Down’ and why he shot the music video in Mexico. Website - www.jannklose.com Instagram - @jannklose Facebook - @jann.klose

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25:48

Interview with Sickotoy

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2023/11/07

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 name, how he turned his passion for music as a child into becoming a musician touring with different bands at first - to then becoming a successful artist and producer. Instagram - @sickotoy Facebook - @sickotoy.official

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18:38

Interview with Guy Page (Coach Party)

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2023/11/05

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 Savant. Guy tells us how he was inspired by a friend to learn to play guitar as a child, how he was friends for years with the rest of the members before they created the band, and how they create music. Website - www.coachparty.ochre.store Instagram - @wearecoachparty Facebook - @wearecoachparty Twitter - @wearecoachparty

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22:03

Interview with Dave Symes (Boy & Bear)

Celeb Savant ·

2023/11/02

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 origin of the band’s name, their creative process and how he processes music when listening to it. Website - www.boyandbear.com Instagram - @boyandbear Facebook - @boyandbear Twitter - @boyandbear

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22:37

Interview with Werner Bekker

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2023/10/31

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 - @wernerbekkermusic Twitter - @WernerBekker_

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24:22

Interview with Judge Jules

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2023/10/29

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 multiple decades. Website - www.judgejules.net Instagram - @realjudgejules Facebook - @judgejules Twitter - @RealJudgeJules

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