
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 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.
Get ready for another captivating episode of Around the World with Davy Sims, your passport to the rich and diverse sounds of global music. This week, Davy takes us deep into the southern hemisphere, starting with a spotlight on the vibrant and ever-evolving music scene of Australia—from Indigenous voices to modern indie and folk. Then it’s off to the Solomon Islands, where traditional island rhythms and harmonies paint a sonic picture of life in the Pacific.
But the journey doesn’t stop there. As the musical compass turns once more, we head across the ocean to South America, making a special stop in Ecuador to feature the stunning new album from Gracia Albán. Blending heartfelt lyrics with lush instrumentation, this album captures the spirit and soul of contemporary Ecuadorian music.
As always, Davy curates each track with care, weaving stories, cultures, and sounds into a seamless musical adventure. Whether you're discovering something new or reconnecting with global favourites, this week’s episode promises a rich listening experience that will transport you far beyond borders.
Tune in and let Around the World with Davy Sims take you on another unforgettable journey.
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.