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?

Step into the rhythm of the planet with Around the World, where Davy Sims guides you on an enchanting musical adventure across continents and cultures. This is more than a show—it's a journey through the universal language of music, exploring the rich and diverse soundscapes that define our world.

From the soulful chants of Indigenous Australia to the pulsating beats of South America, the deep-rooted grooves of Africa, and the iconic sounds of America, each episode weaves a tapestry of global melodies and traditions. Discover hidden gems from remote corners of the world, celebrate the vibrancy of cultural expression, and hear the stories behind the music that brings us all together.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler of sound or just beginning to explore, Around the World invites you to connect with the spirit of humanity through its greatest common thread: music. Tune in, open your ears, and let Davy Sims transport you to a world of wonder, one note at a time.

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.