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Around the World with Davy Sims

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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This week’s Featured Album - Toña by Kadialy Kouyate
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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.

The Annual Around the World Party
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It’s the biggest event on the Around the World calendar – the annual Around the World Party! Join Davy Sims for two uninterrupted hours of incredible global sounds, handpicked to move your feet and soothe your soul.

The first hour is your passport to the dancefloor – high-energy tracks from Brazil to Bosnia, Ghana to India, and beyond. Then, wind down with a second hour of chill tunes from the coasts of Newfoundland to the heart of Mali, the streets of Lisbon to the hills of Slovenia.

This week’s musical journey features artists from:

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, England, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Mali, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Senegal, Slovenia, and Spain.

No borders, no borders – just beats, rhythms, and melodies from around the globe. It's a celebration. Don't miss it.

Around the World with Davy Sims
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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.