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 Gabriella Cilmi
Having pigeons as her first audience at a young age, Australian singer/songwriter, Gabriella Cilmi moved to the UK at the age of 15, when she released her first album. Gabriella tells Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, how she always had a deep love for music, which allowed for a career in…
Interview with Martin Møller Nielsen, (CEO Mdundo.com)
The CEO of Mdundo.com - Martin Nielsen from Nairobi, Kenya - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Martin tells Barret Edelstein what Mdundo means, why the platform was developed, how the platform has evolved over time and much more! Website - www.Mdundo.com Instagram - @mdundomusicke Facebook -…
Interview with TAU
Do you know what TAU means in Tswana? Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, spoke with Botswana-raised and South African-based DJ and Producer, TAU. We hear about his creative process, the meaning behind his name, and remixing songs by legends Brenda Fassie and Mango Groove. Instagram - @tau.bw Facebook - @tau.bw
Interview with This Is The Kit
Bonjour! Paris is our next destination on the Celeb Savant world journey, as Barret Edelstein speaks to French-based, UK singer/songwriter, Kate Stables - otherwise known as This Is The Kit. Kate explains her stage name, why it takes her months to write a song and much more! Website - www.titk.cargo.site…
Interview with Esjay Jones
From hitting the big time in South Africa with local band Stealing Love Jones, to moving to California, USA to continue her journey in the entertainment industry…Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein sat down with Grammy featured rock, pop and metal producer, songwriter and engineer, Esjay Jones. Esjay explains what it’s like…
Interview with Britney Meistre
Playing with a karaoke mics and pianos instead of Barbie dolls when she was a toddler, South African singer and songwriter, Britney Meistre explains her trajectory into the music world. Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein finds out about her musical journey, her experience on South African Idols and much more! Instagram…
Interview with Dream Wife
Rakel Mjöll from the UK-based punk and indie rock band, Dream Wife joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein on this episode of the podcast. We hear how the band formed in order to travel to Canada after finishing university, and after the trip decided to continue creating music together. Website -…
Interview with Tina Arena
Overcoming scepticism from being a child/teenage television star on Australian television... to breaking through the international music industry, is part of Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein’s, next guest's journey. Barret sat down with Australian singer, songwriter, producer, actress and multi-award winner, Tina Arena. Tina explains - amongst other things - her…
Interview with Deard
Pretoria, South Africa is the next stop on the Celeb Savant podcast. Barret Edelstein spoke with South African singer and songwriter Deard. He explains that he followed his dream of pursuing music after his mom convinced him to, what his creative process is, and much more. Website - www.deard.org Instagram…
Interview with Gr8ful
South African hip hop artist and songwriter Gr8tful joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, live in studio. Gr8tful explains his name, the spelling of it, his creative process and much more! Instagram: @gr8fvl Facebook: @gr8fvl Twitter: @gr8fulmusic
Interview with Costa Carastavrakis
Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, is joined live in studio by comedian Costa Carastavrakis. Costa shares his journey to performing his first headlining show - from performing to an audience of one at a bar... through to a week at a theatre. Costa also explains some of the comedic terms and…
Interview with Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran
Denmark is the destination for this episode, as Celeb Savant Barret Edelstein speaks to British rapper, producer and musician, Jethro Sheeran - also known as ‘Alonestar’. Jethro explains how he got the name ‘Alonestar’, and how he and his cousin Ed Sheeran used to perform together at family events before…
Interview with Jonathan Butler
From growing up in poverty during apartheid in South Africa... to now living in Calabasas, California - Celeb Savant spoke with Grammy Award-nominated singer and songwriter, Jonathan Butler. He tells us about breaking barriers by being the first person of colour played on and seen on South African radio stations…
Interview with Lungisa Xhamela
A South African Idol top 10 finalist and a South African Music Award winner, Lungisa Xhamela joins Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein, live in studio. Lungisa explains his success in Cape Town before his Idols journey, his creative process and much more! Instagram - @lungisaxhamela Facebook - @lungisa.xhamela Twitter - @Lungisamusiq
Interview with Lena Byrd Miles
Contemporary gospel is the genre of music that Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein is focusing on in this episode of the podcast. Barret spoke with American Gospel singer and songwriter, Lena Byrd Miles. Lena explains how she started performing at the age of 3/4 at her grandfather’s church and how her…
Interview with Sandi Thom
Do you wish you were a punk rocker with flowers in your hair? Celeb Savant Barret Edelstein spoke with Scottish singer songwriter, Sandi Thom. Sandi tells us how she performed for the first time at the age of 14, the difference between the way people are writing songs now compared…
Interview with Wendy Oldfield
Wilderness in South Africa is where we find this episode of Celeb Savant’s guest. Barret Edelstein spoke with South African singer and songwriter, Wendy Oldfield. Wendy explains the difference between being in a band and releasing music as a solo artist, when she writes her material, her thoughts about ageism…
Interview with Andrew Kingslow (Producer and Composer)
His London studio is where we find this week's Celeb Savant guest - British music producer, Andrew Kingslow. Andrew tells us how as a child, he learnt to play any instrument that he could get his hands on... plus, the difference between producing music for an artist, commercial or film…
Interview with Daniel Powter
Your “Bad Day” is over as Celeb Savant speaks to Canadian singer and songwriter, Daniel Powter. Daniel explains how he was challenged with dyslexia and learning disabilities as a child, but learning how to play the violin at the age of 4 gave him confidence. After dropping out of college…
Interview with Pierce Brothers
Going back down under for this episode, Celeb Savant, Barret Edelstein spoke with twin brothers, Jack and Patrick Pierce - otherwise known as Pierce Brothers. The twins tell us how they started their musical journey busking in Bourke Street, Melbourne... and that they sold 30,000 CDs in their first year…