Celeb Savant

From SA Idols to her latest EP Ms. Esau - Thapelo Esau

Thapelo Esau - a South African singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. Thapelo takes us on her journey, honing her craft at school, becoming a top 9 finalist on SA Idols, losing her singing voice after having surgery on her…

5 Oct 2025 27 min

Award-winning independent artist Dimitris Nezis

Dimitris Nezis - a Greek independent singer, songwriter, and producer - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Dimitris’ award-winning career, which includes studying vocals and music theory, and releasing Greek music for over a decade before creating music in English. We also discuss the current…

2 Oct 2025 21 min

The music world of Nadia Sheikh

Nadia Sheikh - a half British, half Spanish singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We dive into Nadia's music world, which includes seeing Avril Lavigne live on stage at the age of 12, which inspired her to follow a path in music. She also…

30 Sep 2025 31 min

Randall Abrahams on 'Both Sides'

Randall Abrahams - a South African media and entertainment executive and television personality - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Randall takes us on his multi-decade journey in the industry, touching on his time in radio (Good Hope FM, YFM), being MD at Universal Music Africa, his experience…

28 Sep 2025 33 min

Rising dance music star Lavinia

Lavinia, an Italian-born and German-based rising dance music singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Lavinia tells us that it was her dream to go to the Olympics as an artistic gymnast, how she nearly ended up in a wheelchair from falling from the parallel bars,…

25 Sep 2025 22 min

Thuso Mbedu on 'Task'

Thuso Mbedu - a South African Emmy and Critics Choice Awards nominated actress - joins us from Los Angeles on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thuso explains the intention behind her performance is to bring healing through her craft, what she loves about portraying different characters, and how she researches…

23 Sep 2025 19 min

Born to Perform with Gemma Marinus

Gemma Marinus - creative arts educational leader - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us about her journey in the industry, which includes performing on stage in productions such as Mamma Mia, and how her passion for teaching allowed her to transition into…

21 Sep 2025 36 min

Britain's Got Talent winner - Jai McDowall

Jai McDowall - a Scottish singer, songwriter, and Britain’s Got Talent winner - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Jai auditioned three times for X Factor UK, and as a last resort auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent, how winning BGT in 2011 has allowed him…

18 Sep 2025 28 min

Dance icon Robin S

Robin S - an American singer, artist, and dance icon - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Robin tells us about her first professional gig performing with a band… which helped her hone her craft as an entertainer, and the reason behind her stage name. We also discuss…

16 Sep 2025 19 min

Introducing Run Remedy

Run Remedy, an American-born, UK-based singer and songwriter, joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us how she chose her stage name, how she started out playing violin in orchestra tours until an injury forced her to change her path, and how her debut album, Xtian Skate…

14 Sep 2025 27 min

Grammy and BET nominee Eric Roberson

Eric Roberson - an American singer, songwriter, producer, Grammy, and BET Award nominee - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how Eric deals with the hectiness of being on the road, how the failures and challenges have helped shape his success, and why he calls the…

11 Sep 2025 21 min

40 years of Mango Groove

Claire Johnston - lead vocalist of the South African band Mango Groove - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about Claire's journey, how she met and joined the band, what challenges they faced being a multi-racial band during apartheid in South Africa, how she has navigated…

9 Sep 2025 25 min

The decades-long music journey of David Starr

David Starr - an American singer, songwriter, and master guitarist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. David tells us about his multi-decade career in the music industry, which includes starting off being a singing drummer. He also explains how he turned to guitar, why he continues to…

7 Sep 2025 22 min

One to watch - Maya Amolo

Maya Amolo - Kenyan singer, songwriter, producer and 'one to watch' - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Maya tells us how her professional career started when a colleague of a producer heard her singing in the bathroom at the studio. We also discuss her creative process and…

4 Sep 2025 16 min

SAFTA, SAMA & South African Hip Hop Awards winner - Rouge

Rouge - a South African rapper, songwriter, singer, actress, SAFTA, SAMA, and South African Hip Hop Awards winner - joins us live in studio for this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how she chose her stage name, more about the ups and downs of her journey, her unusual creative…

2 Sep 2025 34 min

Founder of Indie label MPress Records - Rachael Sage

Rachael Sage - an American singer, songwriter, and founder of Indie label MPress - joins us for a second time on this episode of Celeb Savant. We find out what Rachael has been up to since we last spoke, which includes her co-headlining tour with Kristen Ford. We also hear…

31 Aug 2025 27 min

Platinum-selling Irish folk group The High Kings

The High Kings - an Irish platinum-selling folk group’s members Brian Dunphy and Paul O'Brien - join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear about the origins of the band’s name, how the band was formed, how they play 15 instruments between the four members (along with Finbarr…

28 Aug 2025 25 min

Glass-necked fretless guitar creator Ned Evett

Ned Evett - an American performer, songwriter, guitarist, and the glass-necked fretless guitar creator - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Ned tells us how, as a teenager, he was mentored by adults who recognised his guitar-playing talent, and how he mastered stage fright at the beginning of…

26 Aug 2025 23 min

Country rock artist - Laura Bryna

Laura Bryna - an American country and rock artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Laura dives into her journey in the entertainment world, which includes the role of giving back, how she loves collaborating with other songwriters, her collaborations with Common Tribe and Sam Feldt, and…

24 Aug 2025 28 min

Introducing LEØN TARØ

LEØN TARØ - an English/Canadian producer, songwriter, and artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how LEØN chose his stage name and how his foundation of studying music, DJing, and performing as a session drummer in arenas in the UK and Ireland inspired his artist…

21 Aug 2025 27 min