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.

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.

Davy Sims is back from holiday and ready to take you on another unforgettable journey of global sounds in Around the World. This week’s featured album is the breathtaking Pacífico Maravilla from Colombia’s Nidia Góngora, a record that celebrates the deep cultural traditions and vibrant rhythms of Colombia’s Pacific coast. With its blend of heritage, storytelling, and irresistible groove, it’s an album that perfectly captures the spirit of discovery at the heart of the show.

But the journey doesn’t stop there. Davy has unearthed a wealth of new music from every corner of the globe. You’ll hear fresh sounds from Finland, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Micronesia, and Mexico, alongside unique voices from North Macedonia, Prague, Réunion, Rwanda, Skye, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Texas, Ukraine, and Wales. Each track brings its own story, its own texture, and its own window into life, culture, and creativity from around the world.

Whether it’s contemporary folk from the European north, island rhythms from the Pacific, soulful voices from Africa, or experimental sounds that blur genres and traditions, Around the World with Davy Sims continues to uncover the music that transcends borders and connects us all.

So tune in, settle back, and let Davy guide you through a truly global playlist — a celebration of the richness and diversity of music from every continent.