Each week, Davy Sims opens up his musical map and invites listeners on a globe-trotting adventure, exploring the rich, diverse, and endlessly fascinating sounds of the world. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the hidden valleys of the Andes, from Tokyo’s underground beats to the traditional chants of the South Pacific, this show is your front-row seat to the world's music scenes — both past and present.

Expect a vibrant mix of genres, styles, and stories: Afrobeat, reggae, highlife, Latin jazz, Balkan brass, desert blues, Scandinavian folk, Asian pop, Indigenous sounds, and everything in between. Davy digs deep to uncover the music that defines cultures, tells history, and connects people, all while spotlighting lesser-known artists alongside global icons.

Whether it’s a themed episode focused on a particular country, region, or genre, or a freewheeling spin through continents in a single hour, Around the World is more than just a music show — it’s a cultural journey. With Davy’s warm storytelling, deep knowledge, and infectious enthusiasm for discovery, you’ll hear the world differently.

So pack your curiosity and let the rhythm guide you. The world is playing — are you listening?

Around the World with Davy Sims takes you on a vibrant journey across continents, cultures, and soundscapes. This week’s episode is bursting with rhythms and melodies from Argentina, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Iran, Ireland, Mali, Morocco, Portugal, Réunion, São Tomé & Príncipe, Scotland, Senegal, Serbia, Spain, and Türkiye.

Davy features an extraordinary lineup of artists including Amadou & Mariam, Alune Wade, Amira Medunjanin, Youssou N'Dour, BaianaSystem, Maurice Louca, Värttinä, Elana Sasson & Kaveh Sarvarian, Grecia Albán, Omiri, The Bothy Band, and more — each offering a unique window into their musical worlds.

Expect kora and balafon, electronic grooves, folk traditions, reimagined classics, and modern fusion that transcends borders. Whether you're discovering new artists or reconnecting with global favourites, Around the World is your passport to a world of sound.

Buckle up and get ready — Around the World with Davy Sims is back, and your passport to global music is ready to be stamped! For two glorious hours, Davy takes you on a whirlwind journey across continents, cultures, and soundscapes, exploring the rich tapestry of music that connects us all.

From Afrobeat in Nigeria to samba in Brazil, Balkan brass to Japanese city pop, French chanson to Aussie indie — every week is a fresh adventure through the world’s most exciting and unexpected musical destinations. Davy digs deep to bring you hidden gems, modern masterpieces, and timeless classics, all wrapped in his warm storytelling and encyclopedic knowledge of world music.

Whether you're dancing in your kitchen or dreaming of far-off places, Around the World with Davy Sims is your soundtrack to discovery. Tune in and travel without leaving your seat — and just when you think the journey’s over, you’ll be counting the days until the next departure.