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Around the World with Davy Sims

Around the World with Davy Sims

Davy Sims takes you on a unique musical journey from all corners of the globe.

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Around the World with Davy Sims
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Davy is back with another incredible musical journey, exploring the rich and diverse sounds of the world! Around the World with Davy Sims takes you beyond the charts and into the heart of global music, uncovering rhythms, melodies, and artists from every continent.

From the pulsating beats of Afrobeat and the passionate strains of flamenco to the haunting harmonies of Scandinavian folk and the infectious energy of Latin grooves, this show is a passport to musical discovery. Whether it’s legendary performers or emerging talents, Davy curates a sonic adventure that celebrates the incredible diversity of world music.

Tune in and let your ears travel across cultures, traditions, and stories—because great music knows no borders!


Davy's featured album: The Garden of Otava by Barbora Xu
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Get ready to journey across continents and cultures with Around the World with Davy Sims—your passport to a rich and diverse musical experience. Each week, Davy opens the door to a new country or region, introducing you to the unique sounds, stories, and traditions that shape its music. From ancient folk songs passed down through generations to modern global fusions that defy genre, this is a show that celebrates the depth and beauty of musical expression around the globe.


Whether it's hypnotic rhythms from West Africa, soaring vocals from the Middle East, intricate string work from Asia, or pulsing electronic beats inspired by Latin America, Around the World is a showcase of sonic diversity. Davy brings context, history, and heart to every track, offering insights into how music connects people across time and place.


This week, we travel to the intersection of Finland and Taiwan through the hauntingly beautiful album The Garden of Otava by Barbora Xu. A truly captivating work, this album blends Nordic and East Asian musical traditions, marrying the gentle tones of the Finnish kantele with Taiwanese poetry and nature-inspired themes. Barbora’s voice and instrumentation create a meditative, almost spiritual listening experience that reflects the changing seasons, inner landscapes, and the shared human connection to the natural world.

Africa Express Presents... Bahidorá & A Global Musical Journey
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This week on Around the World, we take a deep dive into the incredible sounds of Africa Express Presents... Bahidorá, an album that shatters genre boundaries with its multi-cultural energy.

But the journey doesn't stop there! Prepare your ears for a massive musical itinerary, featuring a rich tapestry of sounds from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, France, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Macaronesia (Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde), Mali, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Senegal, UK, USA, Wales, and Zimbabwe.

Tune in for an unforgettable global mix that proves music truly knows no borders!