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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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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.

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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!


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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.