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.

Davy Sims is back behind the mic, ready to take you on another epic musical adventure across continents and cultures. This week on Around the World, Davy travels through some of our favourite global hot spots—soak in the rhythms of Brazil, the soul of Cuba, the groove of Mali, and the rich traditions of Portugal and Senegal.

But that’s just the beginning. You’ll also hear captivating sounds from Türkiye, Ukraine, Cape Verde, Catalonia, Georgia, Greece, India, Tunisia, and the island of Réunion—each bringing its own flavour and story to the global mix.

The featured album this week is Ilmateade from Estonia’s Duo Ruut, a stunning and innovative release that redefines what’s possible with minimal instrumentation and maximum creativity.

Tune in for a truly global listening experience with Davy Sims—where borders blur and music unites.

Step into the rhythm of the planet with Around the World, where Davy Sims guides you on an enchanting musical adventure across continents and cultures. This is more than a show—it's a journey through the universal language of music, exploring the rich and diverse soundscapes that define our world.

From the soulful chants of Indigenous Australia to the pulsating beats of South America, the deep-rooted grooves of Africa, and the iconic sounds of America, each episode weaves a tapestry of global melodies and traditions. Discover hidden gems from remote corners of the world, celebrate the vibrancy of cultural expression, and hear the stories behind the music that brings us all together.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler of sound or just beginning to explore, Around the World invites you to connect with the spirit of humanity through its greatest common thread: music. Tune in, open your ears, and let Davy Sims transport you to a world of wonder, one note at a time.