Each week, Davy Sims opens up his musical map and invites listeners on a globe-trotting adventure, exploring the rich, diverse, and endlessly fascinating sounds of the world. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the hidden valleys of the Andes, from Tokyo’s underground beats to the traditional chants of the South Pacific, this show is your front-row seat to the world's music scenes — both past and present.

Expect a vibrant mix of genres, styles, and stories: Afrobeat, reggae, highlife, Latin jazz, Balkan brass, desert blues, Scandinavian folk, Asian pop, Indigenous sounds, and everything in between. Davy digs deep to uncover the music that defines cultures, tells history, and connects people, all while spotlighting lesser-known artists alongside global icons.

Whether it’s a themed episode focused on a particular country, region, or genre, or a freewheeling spin through continents in a single hour, Around the World is more than just a music show — it’s a cultural journey. With Davy’s warm storytelling, deep knowledge, and infectious enthusiasm for discovery, you’ll hear the world differently.

So pack your curiosity and let the rhythm guide you. The world is playing — are you listening?

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.

Join Davy Sims as he takes you on a magical musical journey across the globe. From the rich harmonies of Australia and New Zealand to the infectious rhythms of the Congo and beyond, this show celebrates the sounds that connect us all.

Each episode, Davy dives into a carefully curated selection of music from different cultures, uncovering the stories, traditions, and influences behind the songs. Whether it's folk, rock, reggae, highlife, or something completely unexpected, there's always something new to discover.

So, sit back, turn up the volume, and let Around the World with Davy Sims transport you to every corner of the planet—one song at a time.