Around the World with Davy Sims is back with another amazing episode.

On Around the World, the featured album is from the Polish band Hajda Banda. Their "Niepraudzivaya" album entered the World Music Charts Europe on the first week of release.

Davy is bringing you his world of knowledge with this beautiful album and I know you want to explore with Davy the music from this amazing album tonight on DRN1.

This week on Around the World with Davy Sims, we’re taking a gentle journey back to the beginning of the year to revisit one of the standout musical highlights: Luminescent Creatures by the remarkable Japanese artist, Ichiko Aoba. First featured in the early weeks of the year, this deeply atmospheric and emotionally rich album left a lasting impression on listeners around the world—and it’s well worth another listen.

Ichiko Aoba is renowned for her ability to craft minimalist yet deeply evocative soundscapes. With nothing more than her voice, guitar, and a delicate sense of space, she builds entire worlds from silence and sound. In Luminescent Creatures, she offers a collection of beautifully soft, introspective pieces that feel like whispered lullabies or long-forgotten dreams coming gently back to life.

As always, Davy features four carefully chosen tracks from the album, each one showcasing a different facet of Ichiko’s artistry. From delicate acoustic melodies to subtly layered arrangements, these songs embody a rare kind of beauty—fragile yet powerful, understated yet unforgettable. Davy also shares insights into the album’s creation, Ichiko's unique musical philosophy, and why this particular body of work continues to resonate so deeply.

Whether you're a longtime fan of Ichiko Aoba or hearing her for the first time, this episode invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and truly listen. It’s a reflective, soothing hour of radio that reminds us of the quiet magic found in the gentlest of sounds.

Around the World with Davy Sims—your passport to global music, one extraordinary artist at a time.

It’s the biggest event on the Around the World calendar – the annual Around the World Party! Join Davy Sims for two uninterrupted hours of incredible global sounds, handpicked to move your feet and soothe your soul.

The first hour is your passport to the dancefloor – high-energy tracks from Brazil to Bosnia, Ghana to India, and beyond. Then, wind down with a second hour of chill tunes from the coasts of Newfoundland to the heart of Mali, the streets of Lisbon to the hills of Slovenia.

This week’s musical journey features artists from:

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, England, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Mali, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Senegal, Slovenia, and Spain.

No borders, no borders – just beats, rhythms, and melodies from around the globe. It's a celebration. Don't miss it.