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.

Around the World with Davy Sims

This week on Around the World, Davy Sims takes you on another unforgettable musical journey across continents and cultures. The Featured Album is Angel by the extraordinary Welsh harpist Cerys Hafana, blending tradition with modern creativity in a way that’s both intimate and striking.

Along the way, you’ll hear a rich mix of sounds from every corner of the globe — from the rhythms of Brazil and Nigeria, to the melodies of Finland, Hungary, and Slovakia, and the soulful textures of India, Lebanon, and Sudan. There’s music from Australia, Canada, California, and Ireland, as well as discoveries from Portugal, Puglia, Sicily, Romania, North Macedonia, Sweden, Denmark, Gabon, and Rwanda.

It’s a sweeping, diverse playlist that celebrates how music connects us all, no matter where we call home.

This week on Around the World with Davy Sims, we dive deep into the vibrant and evolving sounds of South America. The spotlight is on ASTROPICAL, a collaborative album from Colombian electro-cumbia legends Bomba Estéreo and Venezuelan genre-benders Rawayana—a fusion that’s as bold and colourful as the continent itself.

From the hypnotic grooves of Brazil and the raw soul of Peru and Ecuador to the rich rhythms of Africa—including sounds from Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, KwaZulu-Natal, Mali, Senegal, and Zimbabwe—this episode pulses with life.

But that’s not all. Davy takes us further still, with stirring music from Bosnia, Corsica, Finland, India, Ireland, Italy, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Spain.

Tune in for a musical passport stamped with rhythm, culture, and discovery. There are no borders here—just beats from all corners of the globe.