Nicky Bomba - an Australian singer, songwriter, and orchestra leader from ARIA Award-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nicky explains the importance of having a stage name to step into a character when performing live. He also explains what Ska music is, how the Melbourne Ska Orchestra came to be, and how it is different from a normal orchestra.
Website - www.melbourneskaorchestra.com
Instagram - @melbourne_ska_orchestra
Facebook - @MelbourneSkaOrchestra
Twitter - @MelbSkaOrchestr
YouTube - @MelbourneSkaOrchestra

Cash Only - a British DJ, producer, record label owner, and entrepreneur - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Cash explains how he chose his stage name... and we dive into his multi-decade career, which includes how he started out by putting on Hedkandi events, how he built up a youth project business over 10 years which was sold for £21 million, and how he is successfully navigating the music industry after being away from it for a decade.
Website - www.djcashonly.com
Instagram - @cashonlynocards
TikTok - @cashonlydj
YouTube - @cashonlydj

Sindiswa Nhlapo - an emerging South African singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sindiswa explains how having success performing covers on TikTok helped her decide to focus on being professional and creating her own music, how she pushed through when she felt challenged by creating her own music, and how she deals with the nerves of performing live.
Instagram - @sindiswanhlapo_
Facebook - @ceenday.nhlapo.9
TikTok - @ceenday_19
YouTube - @SindiswaOfficial

Quinny, a Scottish-born, Australian-based singer and songwriter, joins us as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Quinny explains how he started out in bands, his journey to becoming a solo artist, and about his debut album - 'Outer Monologue'.
Website -linktr.ee/quinnysmusic
Instagram - @quinnysmusic
Facebook - @quinnysmusic
Twitter - @quinnysmusic
YouTube - @quinnysmusic

Sean Ryder Wolf and James Gibson, from the UK’s first pop-country male harmony band - Another State - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about their journeys in the industry, why they think no UK band has crossed over country with pop before, the band's creative process and more.
Website - www.anotherstateofficial.com
Instagram - @anotherstatemusic
Facebook - @anotherstateofficial
TikTok - @anotherstateofficial
YouTube - @anotherstatemusic

South African actresses Mienke Ehlers and Celeste Loots join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about their journeys in the entertainment industry, and discuss various behind-the-scenes aspects of it - focusing on their roles in the Showmax original series 'Wyfie', where Mienke portrays Mia and Celeste portrays Amanda.
Website - www.showmax.com/za
Instagram - @showmaxonline
@mienkeehlers
@celeste.yes
Facebook - @ShowmaxOnline
@minxehlers
@celeste.loots
Twitter - @ShowmaxOnline
TikTok - @ShowmaxOnline
@mienkeehlers

Bars and Melody - the British R&B and rap duo consisting of Leondre Devries and Charlie Lenehan - join us for a second time on this episode of Celeb Savant. We catch up with the duo and hear about why, after a decade together, they have decided to part ways, their final world tour, and what's next for them.
Website - www.barsandmelody.tv/old-home.html
Instagram - @barsandmelody
Facebook - @barsandmelody
Twitter - @barsandmelody
TikTok - @barsandmelody
YouTube - @barsandmelodyofficial

Cam - an American Grammy, ACM, CMA award nominated singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Cam explains how she kept going after being turned down by all the labels, until she was signed by Sony New York… and takes us on her multi-award nominated musical journey, which includes collaborating with Beyonce, Sam Smith, and Harry Styles. She also chats about her upcoming performance at The Cape Town Country Festival.
Website - www.camcountry.com
Instagram - @camcountry
Facebook - @camcountry
Twitter - @camcountry

Jason Goliath - South African comedian, actor, MC, facilitator, and television presenter - joins us for a second time on this episode of Celeb Savant. We catch up with Jason since we last spoke, and dive into his latest television collaboration with E! Africa - Dating #NoFilter South Africa, which airs on DStv channel 124 and DStv Access on Sunday evenings at 19h00 SA time from 13 October 2024 for 10 episodes.
Website - www.jasongoliath.com
Instagram - @eentertainmentafrica
@jasongoliath
Facebook - @jasongoliathcomedian
Twitter - @JasonGoliath
TikTok - @jasongoliath
@eentertainmentafrica

Carletheia - a South African singer and songwriter who recently signed with PJ Morton's management - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Carletheia explains how music has been a part of her since she was a child performing in choirs, and how that journey ultimately resulted in signing with international management… with industry success on the horizon.
This episode was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Instagram - @carletheia_
Facebook - @cliedemann
TikTok - @carletheia

Don Dada - a South African reggae and hip-hop artist - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Don is the first South African artist to sign a deal with Bob Marley's Tuff Gong International Distribution. Don explains how he started out in battle rap as a teenager, studying sound engineering with the likes of AKA, and about his latest double album, 'The Heart & The Mind'.
This episode was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Website - www.dondadamusic.com
Instagram - @dondadamusic
Facebook - @DonDadaMusic
Twitter - @dondadamusic

Kris Hopes, drummer from Australian rock band Grinspoon, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The band has achieved 13 ARIA nominations and won one award in their multi-decade career. Kris talks about the origin of the band's name, the band's 30+ years creating music, and all about their latest album, 'Whatever, Whatever'.
www.grinspoon.com.au/home
Instagram - @grinspoon_band
Facebook - @Grinspoon
Twitter - @Grinspoon

Kevin Tewis-Allen - a British singer-songwriter, DJ, BBC Radio Producer of the decade 1990-2000, entrepreneur, businessman, and author - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Kevin explains how he heard about the podcast, leading him to wanting to be a guest, and we hear about his multi-faceted career in the industry, collaborating with the likes of Beyonce, Britney Spears and more.
Website - www.wearestarbridge.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintewis/
Twitter - @kevintewis

Sonic Keys and Aria Cook - two Australian singers and songwriters - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear their individual journeys in the music industry, what they have each put into place to alleviate their self-critical brains, and how they came to collaborate on the song, 'The Long Way Home'
Instagram - @ariacook_music
@sonic_keys_music
Facebook - @Aria-Cook-Music
@Sonickeysmusic
TikTok - @ariacookmusic
@sonickeysmusic
YouTube - @AriaCookMusic

Lindsay Armaou - an Irish singer-songwriter and actress from the band B*Witched - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. At the time, they were the youngest female group to have their first 4 singles achieve no. 1 status on the UK charts. Lindsay dives into the B*Witched success story, and speaks about their latest music release, the EP 'Ripped Jeans', and more.
Instagram - @officialbwitched
@lindsayarmaou
Facebook - @BWitchedReunion
Twitter - @BWitchedReunion

Jaws The Shark - a British singer, songwriter and BBC introducing featured artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how he chose his stage name, how he worked behind the scenes in the industry before diving into his own journey in the limelight creating music, and more.
Website - www.jawsthesharkmusic.co.uk
Instagram - @jawsthesharkmusic
Facebook - @jawsthesharkmusic
Twitter - @Jawsthesharkkk

Dylan Majavie - singer, model, actor and 2024 Mr South Africa finalist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Dylan and Barret dive into the various elements of the industry that Dylan is involved in, and discuss topics such as societal labels, comfort zones and more.
Instagram - @majavie_d
Facebook - @Dylan-Majavie-100071913412885
Twitter - @DylanMajavie

Jack Kesy (Hellboy), Martin Bassindale (The Crooked Man), and Brian Taylor (Director) join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We find out about how each of them got into the entertainment industry, and focus on the characters and the story of their latest collaboration - Hellboy: The Crooked Man.
Website - www.gravelroadafrica.com
Instagram - @gravelroadfilms
@jackkesyofficial
Facebook - @GravelRoadDistributionGroup
@JackKesy1

Rory Petzer - South African comedian, winner of 'The Most Uplifting Comedic Content' award, radio producer, and lecturer joins us from Durban on this episode of Celeb Savant. Rory dives into his various career paths - what it takes to be a successful comedian, what it means to be a producer on a radio show, and what is included in the course work when lecturing radio at a media college.
Instagram - @rorymarc
Facebook - @newsbyrory
Twitter - @RoryPetzer

Hanna - a Zimbabwean-Ethiopian lyricist and hip-hop artist based in South Africa, joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. A South African best hip-hop female nominee, Hanna explains how the support she received on her posts from social media convinced her to follow a path in music, how she won two industry competitions - giving her the inspiration to ride the wave, resulting in success.
This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live at Solid Gold Podcasts, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Instagram - @therealnigist
Facebook - @therealnigist
Twitter - @therealnigist

Danny O'Reilly - an Irish singer, songwriter and musician from The Coronas - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant.
Danny explains how they felt when the pandemic hit with the same name as the band's, their success in the industry for over 15 years. He also chats about their upcoming tour to Australia and their latest album - Thoughts and Observations.
Website - www.thecoronas.net
Instagram - @thecoronasofficial
Facebook - @thecoronasofficial
Twitter - @TheCoronas

Fab Morvan - a French singer, dancer and model - joins us from Spain on this episode of Celeb Savant. Fab tells us the story of Milli Vanilli, how he pulled himself out of the dark space after the scandal to continue creating music, and the upcoming 'Turn Back The Time' festival in South Africa that Fab will be performing at.
Website - www.fabmorvan.com
Instagram - @fabmorvan
Facebook - @FabMorvanFanPage
Twitter - @fabmorvan

Bruce Sudano - an American singer, songwriter, and producer joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Bruce has had his songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Donna Summer, and others. We hear about his multi-decade successful journey in the industry, which includes collaborating with his late wife Donna Summer for over 30 years, his solo career, and his latest album - 'Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin Pretty Lies'.
Website - www.brucesudano.com
Instagram - @brucesudano
Facebook - @brucesudanomusic
Twitter - @BruceSudano

Sheppard - an Australian-born, Nashville-based indie pop band - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Siblings Amy, George, and Emma have achieved multiple Aria Award nominations, 36 x platinum across 19 countries, and more accolades in the music industry. Hear about their more than a decade in the industry, their latest album Zora, and much more.
Website - www.wearesheppard.com
Instagram - @wearesheppard
@amysheppardpie
@sheppardgj
@emmashepparddd
Facebook - @wearesheppard
Twitter - @wearesheppard

Stacy Widelitz - an American Emmy-nominated composer, producer, and musician - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Stacy tells us about his multi-decade award- nominated journey in the entertainment industry (which includes writing scores for a number of movies and television shows), the story of how he became friends with Patrick Swayze, which led to them collaborating on 'She's Like The Wind', and his latest journey as a photographer.
Website - www.stacywidelitz.com
Instagram - @stacywidelitz
Facebook - @swidelitz
Twitter - @stacywidelitz

Jake X, an Italian-born and Barcelona-based singer, producer, sound designer, and artist director, is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Jake explains how his passion for music led to it becoming his full-time career, what being a professional in the industry means, and the various aspects of it that he has had success in.
Instagram - @87jakex
@mjeproject
Facebook - @87jakexmusic

Rachael Sage - an American singer-songwriter, poet, arranger, producer, record label founder and 6 time Independent Music Award winner joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Rachael explains how she found out as a child that she was able to sound things out by ear, how being in remission from cancer inspires her creativity, her approach to performing live and more!
Website - www.rachaelsage.com
www.mpressrecords.com
Instagram - @rachael_sage
@mpressrecords
Facebook - @rachaelsagepage
@mpressrecords
Twitter - @rachaelsage
@mpressrecords

Shimmy Isaacs - a South African actress, producer, comedian, and writer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Shimmy had a feeling at the age of 5 that she wanted to tell stories - this passion resulted in over 10 years of success on stage as a comedian, in front and behind the camera. Shimmy explains why she is 'The Madiba of Lesbians', talks about her latest project on Showmax, 'Mince Jou Hare' and much more.
Instagram - @shimmyisaacs
Facebook - @shimmyisaacs.comedian
Twitter - @shimmyisaacs

Tamara Dey - a South African singer, songwriter, DJ and winner of the Feather Award as 'Fag Hag of the Year’ - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Hear how she started out freestyle singing with DJs in clubs, to her 10 years of being part of the EDM band Flash Republic. We also get into the details of her latest project 'La Musica'.
This episode was recorded live at Solid Gold Podcasts, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Instagram - @tamaradey
Facebook - :@tamara.dey2
Twitter - @tamaradey

Angélique Kidjo - a Beninese and France-based singer, songwriter, actor and activist - has released 16 albums, won 5 Grammys, been named by Forbes as the first woman on their list of Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa, and has many more accolades to her name... joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Angélique explains why she keeps creating music after being in the industry for all these years, her creative process and much more!
Website - www.kidjo.com
Instagram - @angeliquekidjo
Facebook - @angeliquekidjo
Twitter - @angeliquekidjo

Denise Marsa - an American singer and songwriter - is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Denise explains how music came naturally to her from a young age, how it was important for her to be recognised as a successful songwriter first, and then as a singer… and she has achieved success in both.
Website - www.denisemarsa.squarespace.com
Instagram - @denisemarsa
Facebook - @DeniseMarsaMusic
Twitter - @DeniseMarsa

With six albums hitting the top 10 on the UK album charts - including a No. 1 album - we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by British singer and songwriter, Frank Turner. Frank tells us about being in the industry since the age of 16, the behind-the-scenes of what happens on tour and about his successful journey in the industry.
Website - www.frank-turner.com
Instagram - @frankturner
Facebook - @frankturnermusic
Twitter - @FrankTurner

Artist, producer, DJ and songwriter - Liquidfive joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant from Germany. We hear the origins of his stage name, how an injury forced him to stop playing professional football, how his German IT company became successful, and how one of his employees convinced him to start creating music.
Website - www.liquidfive.com
Instagram - @liquidfive
Facebook - @liquidfive
Twitter - @liquidfive

Up-and-coming singer and songwriter, Jonathan Bufalino joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Based in Australia, Jonathan explains his passion for music, and talks about his performance at the 2024 eXposure event in Melbourne.
Instagram - @jonathanbufalino
Facebook - @jonathan.bufalino.3

South African singer and songwriter, Belinda Davids admits to being 'So Emotional' as she joins us for the second time on Celeb Savant. Belinda and Barret catch up on how she maintains a life of balance as she travels the world, discuss the concept of '2 ply' toilet paper, and more about 'The Greatest Love Of All' tribute show.
This episode was recorded live at Solid Gold Podcasts, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Website - www.thegreatestloveofallshow.com
Instagram - @greatestloveofallshow, @imbelindadavids
Facebook - @BelindaDavidsMusic and @greatestloveofallshow
Twitter - @Beldindadavids @TGLOAShow

Boris Way - a French DJ, composer, producer, and NRJ Music Award nominee - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Boris explains how he discovered dance music on a family trip to Ibiza, how the Covid lockdown allowed him to reset his artistic direction (leading to 3 gold singles), and how he creates music.
Instagram - @borisway
Facebook - @boriswayofficial
Twitter - @borisway
TikTok - @borisway
YouTube - @BorisWayOfficial

We head to Ireland on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by DJ and Producer, Shane Codd. Shane tells us how watching Tomorrowland and Conor McGregor motivated him to follow his successful journey in the music world - leading to top 10 singles on the charts and collaborating on remixes with Silk City, Karen Harding and more.
Website - www.shanecodd.ie
Instagram - @shanecodd_
Facebook - @shanecodd_
Twitter - @shanecodd_

South African actress and author, Euodia Samson is the guest on this episode on Celeb Savant. Euodia fills us in on her career in acting, how and why she became an author, and her latest book - Know Thyself
Instagram - @euodiasam
Facebook - @euodiasamson1

Having met in 2013 when Brandon Robert Young became Clare Bowen's last-minute duet partner, American duo Bowen * Young joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. They explain their journey to becoming a successful 'Cinematic Americana' act, which includes Clare's run portraying Scarlett on the series 'Nashville', and Brandon's multi-year run touring with John Hiatt.
Website - www.bowenyoung.com
Instagram - @bowenyoungofficial
Facebook - @bowenyoungofficial
Twitter - @bowenyoung_

American-born, Australian-based singer and songwriter, Presley Davis Jr is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Presley explains how the songs just came to him as a teenager. We also hear about the bands he was in when he lived in America, and about his latest project - three albums released at the same time, each one a different genre.
Website - www.presleydavisjr.com
Instagram - @presley_davis_jr.
Facebook - @presleydavisjr

Having both been in the entertainment industry for multiple decades… singers, songwriters and musicians, David McAlmont and HiFi Sean join us on this episode of Celeb Savant to discuss their latest album - Daylight. We hear how they started to collaborate, about their journeys in the industry - which includes David being part of the successful duo McAlmont and Butler, and HiFi Sean in the equally successful The Soup Dragons.
Instagram - @david.mcalmont
@hifisean
@hifiseananddavidmcalmont
Facebook - @hifisean
@hifiseananddavidmcalmont
Twitter - :@HifiSean
@DavidMcalmont
@hifi_mc

We land in New Zealand for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by up and coming singer and songwriter, Isla Noon. Isla explains how she started playing guitar at the age of 10, how she refined her craft to focus her career in the music industry and more!
Website - www.islanoon.com
Instagram - @isla.noon
Facebook - @islanoonmusic

Having a famous performing mother in Miquel Brown allowed British singer, songwriter, television personality, actress, and mentor, Sinitta get a front row seat to the entertainment industry as a child. Sinitta joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant and takes us on her multi-decade successful journey in the industry, which includes starring in musical theatre in productions such as Chicago, selling millions of records in the '80s, and mentoring artists such as Harry Styles and Leona Lewis.
Website - www.sinitta.com
www.sinsangels.com
Instagram - @thesinittaofficial
@thesinsangelsofficial
Facebook - @SinittaOfficial
@thesinsangelsofficial
Twitter - @sinittaofficial

Celebrating the 250th episode of Celeb Savant, we will be paying tribute to the late American singer and songwriter Donna Summer, as we’re joined by her husband - singer, songwriter and musician, Bruce Sudano. With over 150 million records sold, 5 Grammys and 6 American Music Awards, 32 top Billboard chart hits, and a career that spanned over 4 decades, we hear from Bruce about Donna's life, success, creativity, art and music… that has inspired millions of people around the world.
Website - www. donnasummer.com
www.brucesudano.com
Instagram - @officialdonnasummer
@brucesudano
Facebook - @DonnaSummer
@brucesudanomusic
Twitter - @OAODonnaSummer
@BruceSudano

Jim Grey from the Australian progressive metal band, Caligula's Horse, is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. He shares the story behind the band's name, how they formed with 11 years of success under their belt, and their upcoming tour to South Africa.
Website - www.caligulashorse.com
Instagram - @caligulashorse
@jimgreyofficial
Facebook - @caligulashorseband
Twitter - @caligulashorse
@jimgreyofficial

'Chutzpah' is how American record label owner, producer, songwriter, and music executive Joel Diamond describes his tenacity, which allowed him to have multi-decade success in the music industry. Hear stories of him working with Clive Davis, hiring Tommy Mottola as his assistant, producing hits for Engelbert Humperdink, David Hasselhoff, and more!
Website - www.joeldiamond.com
Instagram - @joelmatthewdiamond
Facebook - @JDiamond20
Twitter - @JDiamond20

Ely Oaks - an Austrian-born, German-based DJ and Producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ely shares how he was initially kicked out of bands because he was so terrible, and how having a dad and step-parents creating electronic music gave him the spark to pursue it himself… and he explains why he is happy that the electronic music world is very collaborative.
Instagram - @elyoaks
Facebook - @elyoaks
TikTok - @elyoaks
YouTube - @elyoaks

With over 2 billion streams as an artist, producer, and songwriter… and awards that include Grammy and ASCAP, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by American artist, DJ, producer, songwriter and music executive, Damon Sharpe. Damon takes us on his journey in the entertainment industry, which includes dancing competitively as a teenager, being a young television star, recording artist, and moving into production and songwriting - creating smash hits for Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Pitbull, Kylie Minogue and Anastacia to name just a few.
Website - www.damonsharpe.com
Instagram - @damonsharpe
Facebook - @officialdamonsharpe
Twitter - @damonsharpe

With a fascination for what creates a great pop song, and a background in classical piano, the next guest on Celeb Savant - British singer and songwriter, John Galea - decided to pursue a career in the music industry.
John unpacks his creative process, what he loves and dislikes about performing live and much more.
Website - www.johngaleamusic.com/blog/
Instagram - @johngalea
Facebook - @johngaleamusic
Twitter - @johngalea

Having been motivated by a Taylor Swift concert, British singer, musician and songwriter, Natalie Shay started performing and writing songs at the age of 13. With 12 years of performing under her belt, Natalie joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant, as she explains what inspires her creative process, how she got used to collaborating with other writers, and the journey of being a rising star in the music industry.
Website - www.natalieshay.co.uk
Instagram - @natalieshaymusic
Facebook - @NatalieShayMusic
Twitter - @NatalieShay_