Celeb Savant

Top 5 debut album on the Swiss Album Charts - Veronica Fusaro

Veronica Fusaro - a Swiss singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. With her debut album, All The Colours Of The Sky, reaching no. 5 on the Swiss album Charts, we hear how Veronica honed her craft, which included entering a number of competitions, how…

19 Dec 21 min

Rising International Star - Sabina Beyli

Sabina Beyli - an American-based, Azerbaijani singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. As a rising international star, Sabina tells us about her studies in songwriting, her creative process, and discusses her anxiety when performing live. Instagram - @sabina.beyli Facebook - @beyli.sabina TikTok - @sabina.beyli…

17 Dec 14 min

Managing Director of Gresham Music Group - Andrew Mitchley

Andrew Mitchley - the South African MD of the Gresham Music Group - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Andrew tells us how he started as an intern at Gresham Records 20 years ago, and worked his way up to his current role. We also dive into all…

15 Dec 29 min

7 top 3 singles on the UK Pop Club Charts - Allegra

Allegra - a British singer and songwriter who has achieved 7 top 3 singles on the UK Pop Club Charts - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Allegra started off being classically trained, having been signed at the age of 14, and how that journey…

12 Dec 19 min

Charlie Harris on his album Digital Dust

Charlie Harris - a South African singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Charlie explains how, after years of writing and creating music, he decided to eventually release it to the world. We hear about his album 'Digital Dust', and why songwriting is his passion…

10 Dec 19 min

Lenny Pearce - The Pioneer of Toddler Techno

Lenny Pearce - an Australian DJ, producer and the pioneer of Toddler Techno - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lenny dives into his journey in the entertainment world, which includes being part of Australia's Got Talent's winning singing and dancing group - Justice Crew, the transition into…

8 Dec 17 min

Introducing rock artist Miss Velvet

Miss Velvet - an American rock singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how collaborating with Nick Littlemore from Empire of The Sun helped her define her direction in music, and how growing up (with inspiration from her mother who worked on Broadway),…

5 Dec 25 min

Juno nominated - Josh Sahunta

Josh Sahunta, a Canadian Juno-nominated singer-songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Josh explains how he transitioned into music after resistance from his family, how he creates music for television and film, and physical vs digital in the music landscape. Website - www.joshsahunta.com Instagram - @joshsahunta Facebook -…

3 Dec 28 min

Alex Chisnall - Screw It Just Do It

Alex Chisnall - a British entrepreneur and podcast host - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Alex takes us through his journey of working with Richard Branson at Virgin, to becoming a successful podcast host of 'Screw It Just Do It', and founding Podpreneur… as we unpack the…

1 Dec 27 min

From classical to pop and R&B - Qymira

Qymira - a Hong Kongese singer songwriter, conductor, philanthropist and actor - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into her multi-faceted, successful career in the industry, discussing all her creative roles, and her One Gaia Foundation. Website - www.qymira.life Instagram - @qymiraofficial YouTube - @QymiraOfficial

28 Nov 31 min

The Voice UK finalists – Billy and Louie

Billy and Louie – British twin singers and songwriters - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. They explain their creative process, their love of leading choirs, and their journey of being a finalist in the 2024 The Voice UK, being mentored by Tom Jones. Website - www.billyandlouie.com Instagram…

26 Nov 25 min

Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee - Beth Nielsen Chapman

Beth Nielsen Chapman - a Grammy nominated American singer and songwriter, who has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Beth dives into a multi-decade and multi award-winning career that includes 15 albums, seven number ones, her journey with cancer,…

24 Nov 31 min

Introducing South African performer - Henri Strauss

Henri Strauss - a South African actor and performer - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Henri takes us through his journey of studying drama, working his way up in the production team, and successfully transitioning to working in front of the camera. This episode…

21 Nov 31 min

A discussion with entertainment journalist Gabrielle Pike

Gabrielle Pike - a British entertainment journalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Gabrielle shares details of her multi-decade journey of being an entertainment journalist, which includes covering concerts, press junkets, one-on-one interviews and more. Instagram - @gspike Facebook - @Gabaloo Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-pike-667a1a2

19 Nov 34 min

Lead singer, Jonny Foster and manager Dave Robinson - Hardwicke Circus

British lead singer, Jonny Foster and Irish manager, Dave Robinson from Hardwicke Circus joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dave tells us about his multiple decades in the industry as a music manager, music executive, music video director, record producer and photographer. Jonny talks about the band’s journey…

17 Nov 32 min

Shab - International Pop Star and Refugee

Shab - an American based singer and songwriter joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Shab explains how she escaped the war in Iran, as a refugee went to school in Germany, was eventually reunited with her mother in the US, and after deciding to pursue music connected with…

14 Nov 25 min

SA Hip Hop Awards Producer of the Year nominee - Herc Cut The Lights

Herc Cut The Lights - a South African artist, DJ, producer and sound engineer, who has been nominated twice as Producer of the Year at the SA Hip Hop Awards - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Herc takes us through his multi-award nominated journey…

12 Nov 21 min

5× Grammy Award winner - PJ Morton

PJ Morton - an American singer, songwriter, and producer who has won 5 Grammy Awards - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into PJ's various award-winning aspects of being in the music industry, which includes his solo work, working on projects for television and film, collaborating…

10 Nov 30 min

Michael Cristiano on his latest album 'Mai Finirả '

Michael Cristiano - an Australian singer songwriter, music director and producer - joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Michael takes us through his multi-decade and award-winning journey in the industry, as we dive into his success… and we unpack his latest album - the all…

7 Nov 29 min

South African Music Award nominee - James Deacon

James Deacon - a South African Music Award nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and musician - joins us live in-studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. James shares how his music journey started at the age of 4 when he learned how to play the violin, about travelling the world at…

5 Nov 38 min