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.

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.

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.