Celeb Savant

Interview with Ananya

Currently based in London, Zimbabwean-born and raised singer, musician and songwriter, Ananya is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ananya grew up learning to write songs and discovered its healing nature, which led to her following her passion and launching a successful music career. Instagram - @ananyamakesmusic Facebook…

30 Jan 13 min

Interview with INViDA

With a successful career in engineering - working with the likes of Norah Jones, Yoko Ono and others... plus writing and producing for other artists, American artist INViDA decided to successfully create dance music and perform as a DJ. Travel through his musical journey on this episode of Celeb Savant…

28 Jan 21 min

Interview with Garth Field

You ‘Can’t Stop until you Get Enough’, as we dive into the Michael Jackson HIStory Tribute concert with the lead, Garth Field. Garth tells us how he came into Showtime Australia’s radar to be hired as Michael Jackson for the show, all the behind scenes elements that create the show,…

25 Jan 13 min

Interview with Youngr

Youngr - a British singer, songwriter, musician and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how he got the name Youngr, how having Kid Creole from Kid Creole and the Coconuts as his father allowed him to grow up to realise a successful career in…

23 Jan 21 min

Interview with 360

We head down under to Australia on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by Australian rapper, 360. We hear where the name 360 comes from, what rap battles are, and how he created a successful career in music after starting out in these battles as a teenager…

21 Jan 23 min

Interview with Maurette Brown Clark

Chart-topping, Stellar award-winning and Dove award nominee, American gospel singer and songwriter - Maurette Brown Clark is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Maurette explains that after university she had the car, job and boyfriend... but she had a hole in her heart, so she decided to follow…

18 Jan 22 min

Interview with Sol Romero

On this episode of Celeb Savant... Mexican/Swiss actress, singer and songwriter, Sol Romero joins us from London. Sol tells us how she started her career in the industry at the age of 16 as a body double for Eva Mendes in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mexico’ - which led…

16 Jan 14 min

Interview with Patricia Kelly

With a multi-platinum and award-winning career as part of The Kelly Family and as a solo artist, Patricia Kelly joins us from Germany on this episode of Celeb Savant. Patricia explains how at the age of 5 she used to get upset that her family would leave her when they…

14 Jan 23 min

Interview with Snap!

You will have ‘The Power’, as we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant from Germany by Penny Ford from the Eurodance group, Snap! Penny explains her journey in the entertainment business, and how she came to be part of the group, which led to multi-decade success in the…

11 Jan 18 min

Interview with Rozalla

‘Everybody’s free (to feel good)’ according to Zambia/Zimbabwean born and raised, and UK-based dance singer and songwriter, Rozalla. Rozalla tells us that her first television appearance was at the age of 10 in Zambia, which led her to ultimately pursue her multi-decade successful career in the music industry. Instagram -…

9 Jan 20 min

Interview with Alex Jay

With over 40 years’ experience in the media industry - South African DJ, club DJ, MC, voice over artist and television presenter, Alex Jay, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Alex tells us why he still loves DJing, the difference between being on live radio and being a…

7 Jan 15 min

Interview with Twenty 4 Seven

We're about to dance the night away, as we head to The Netherlands to speak to Nancy ‘Nance’ Coolen from Eurodance group, Twenty 4 Seven. Nance explains the history behind the name, how she joined the group by replacing her voice with that of a robot's on the demo for…

4 Jan 14 min

Interview with Ronette Marx

With over 20 years’ experience in acting, modelling and presenting on TV in South Africa, India and Europe, Ronette Marx joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ronette explains the world of modelling, and how her success in the industry led to career paths in various parts of the…

2 Jan 24 min

Interview with Kym Mazelle

Having become WhatsApp friends after collaborating on an interview for another podcast, I decided to invite American singer and songwriter Kym Mazelle as a guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about Kym’s successful double Grammy-nominated, multi-decade in the music business, and how as a pioneer in the…

31 Dec 2023 24 min

Interview with Basson Laas

Having recently released his first single and EP, South African singer and songwriter, Basson Laas is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Basson explains how he taught himself to play guitar, which ultimately led him to follow his passion and create music. Instagram - @bassonlaasmusic Facebook - @bassonlaas

28 Dec 2023 21 min

Interview with Reactor B

After becoming intrigued by music as a teenager, South African music creator and producer, Reactor B started to release music to follow his passion with his career. As the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant, he fills us in on his journey in the music industry.. Instagram - @reactorb_…

26 Dec 2023 16 min

Interview with Fagrie Isaacs

The Luther Vandross tribute show ‘Here and Now’ is the focus on this episode of Celeb Savant… as we speak with its creator, South African artist and performer - Fagrie Isaacs. Fagrie explains his journey in the entertainment world and how it led to him creating the show. Instagram -…

24 Dec 2023 24 min

Interview with Mayorkun

On this episode of Celeb Savant, we head to West Africa as we are joined by singer, songwriter and pianist, Mayorkun, from Lagos, Nigeria. We hear how he was influenced to start his career as a teenager, and how his success began after he met Davido in 2015. Instagram -…

23 Dec 2023 13 min

Interview with Don Letts

With an ‘Analogue Attitude’ and a successful career in directing over 300 music videos, producing and directing movies and documentaries, a solo career and being a part of the band Big Audio Dynamite - the UK’s Don Letts joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant as we navigate his…

19 Dec 2023 22 min

Interview with Nathan Cavaleri

Having been madly in love with guitar as a child, Australian singer, songwriter and musician, Nathan Cavaleri joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nathan explains how he was diagnosed with Leukaemia at the age of 6, that The Starlight Foundation granted him a wish to meet Mark Knopfler,…

17 Dec 2023 30 min