
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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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.
Around the World with Davy Sims is back with another amazing episode.
On Around the World, the featured album is from the Polish band Hajda Banda. Their "Niepraudzivaya" album entered the World Music Charts Europe on the first week of release.
Davy is bringing you his world of knowledge with this beautiful album and I know you want to explore with Davy the music from this amazing album tonight on DRN1.
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.