Celeb Savant

Soleil—an American singer, songwriter, DJ, and vocal producer—joins us for this episode of Celeb Savant. She explains that her stage name means "sun" in French, shares how her understanding of fame has changed since childhood, and discusses how she balances a full-time career in tech with her music. Website - www.soleilworld.com Instagram - @solefulsoul Facebook - @soleilshines Twitter - @solefulsoul TikTok - @solefulsoul YouTube - @soleilworld

Blanka Mazimela—a South African Afro/Deep House producer, DJ, and composer—joins us live in the studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Blanka explains how he started out in production before branching into other areas of the industry, and how he uses his inquisitiveness and fascination with various topics to guide his life journey. We also discuss some of the negative aspects of the music industry. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in the studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Johannesburg, South Africa. Instagram - @blankamazimela Facebook - @blankamazimela Twitter - @blankamazimela TikTok - @blankamazimela YouTube - @blanka.mazimela

Olivia Coggan - an Australian indie folk pop singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Olivia explains how when she started writing music, she would not show anyone… but getting into talent development gave her the confidence to do so. She also shares how it took her time to get used to being vulnerable when collaborating and writing with other artists, and she explains the meaning behind her latest releases. Website - www.oliviacoggan.com Instagram - @oliviacogganmusic Facebook - @oliviacoggan TikTok - @oliviacogganmusic YouTube - @oliviacogganmusic

Nina Saville - a British actor, author and painter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nina explains that she was part of the cast for the iconic series 'Are You Being Served?', how she and her late director husband Philip Saville collaborated on films together, and we discuss the world of painting. Instagram - @nina.saville1 Facebook - @nina.saville.1

Randy Edelman - an American multi-award-winning composer, songwriter, recording artist, performer and BMI Lifetime Achievement Award recipient - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Randy explains that as a kid he had a passion for playing piano and for listening to the arrangements and musicality of what was played on the radio, and why it's impossible to get into scoring music for films. We also hear about his latest album, Green Park. Website - www.randyedelman.com Instagram - @therealrandyedelman Facebook - @RandyEdelman TikTok - @randy.edelman

Andrea Von Kampen - an American folk singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Andrea explains that she is surprised by the fact that being an artist in the industry has very little to do with actually creating music, how she approaches creating for projects for film and television, and how learning cover songs can assist with pushing an artist out of their comfort zone. Website - www.andreavonkampen.com Instagram - @andreavonkampen Facebook - @avonkampen Twitter - @avonkampen TikTok - @andreavonkampen YouTube - @andreavonkampen

Joneaux - a South African singer, songwriter and music content creator - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Joneaux explains that he was not musically talented, but with determination, passion and training he developed his craft. We also discuss what has surprised him on his musical journey, and what inspired him to create content to support the local music industry. This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts in Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. Instagram - @joneauxmusic Facebook - @joneaux TikTok - @joneauxmusic YouTube - @joneaux

Donna Taylor - a British award-winning producer, director and owner of DT Films - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Donna explains how being part of the Chickenshed Theatre Company helped shape her career, the transition to moving into directing and production, and how the main challenge of being in the film industry is financing projects. Website - www.dtfilms.co.uk Instagram - @dtfilmsltd Facebook - @donna.taylor.54 @dtfilmproductions

Thabo Smol - a South African DJ, producer and one half of Black Motion - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Thabo explains that half of his creative output and performance is part of Black Motion, and the other half is a solo act. He also takes us on his journey in the industry. Thabo will be playing at the annual music event TrevTober in Johannesburg, South Africa in October 2026. Instagram - @realthabosmol TikTok - @thabosmol YouTube - @thabosmol

Marcelo Tavares - a Brazilian DJ, audio engineer, and curator - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Marcelo explains how he developed a passion for producing music, and he tells us about his podcast (which he started in 2010) - Deep Space Podcast. Marcelo will be playing at the annual music event TrevTober in Johannesburg, South Africa in October 2026. Website - www.deepspacepodcast.com Instagram - @deepspacepodcast Facebook - @deepspacepodcast @marcelodeepspacepodcast YouTube - @DeepSpaceBroadcast