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The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show is informative, expansive, and largely pan-African. This is a musical journey that bridges generations and genres, travelling across continents and timelines, with in-depth interviews and features. ‘The World Show’ is a four-hour global journey through sound – featuring the freshest tracks from home and afar.
Weekly English South Africa Arts · Performing Arts
338 Episodes
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Madala Kunene On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show this Sunday, we’re joined by two extraordinary South African guitarists — Madala Kunene, the revered King of the Zulu Guitar, and the younger, internationally acclaimed Sibusile Xaba. Their new collaborative album kwaNTU unites two generations in a deeply spiritual, meditative fusion rooted in Zulu guitar tradition. It’s…
30 Nov 57 min

Noma G On The World Show With Nicky B

The first guest on The World Show this Sunday is nomaG, a multi-talented actress, music director, singer-songwriter, and former backing vocalist for some of South Africa's best. Her eclectic sound incorporates Afro-pop, soul, jazz, and West African Highlife influences. We'll be celebrating her new EP, Kí Ìmólè Wá, which means…
30 Nov 51 min

Keenan Meyer On The World Show With Nicky B

Keenan Meyer, a renowned pianist and composer, will be our guest on The World Show this Sunday. We'll discuss his compelling new album, Reawakening, which reimagines the songs of struggle from the perspective of a composer. The album, which combines history, emotion, and innovation to capture the spirit of resiliency…
23 Nov 1 hr 03 min

Beyond Vocal On The World Show With Nicky B

Beyond Vocal, an amazing a-cappella group, will then join us. They have returned to celebrate their eagerly anticipated debut album, Mellowed, after showcasing their lovely harmonies on Africa Day. After more than a decade of development, Mellowed redefines the power of the human voice by fusing Afro and jazz influences…
16 Nov 54 min

Cool Affair On The World Show With Nicky B

The popular producer Cool Affair is our first guest on The World Show this Sunday. He was once known as The Prince of Broken Beats, but he is now recognised as The King of the Nu Jazz movement in South Africa!
16 Nov 54 min

Billy Monama On The World Show with Nicky B

Billy Monama, the well-known guitarist, will join us on The World Show this Sunday to discuss and examine his very personal new album, The Y Factor Project. Billy's journey of self-discovery, cultural roots, and love for South Africa is reflected in the album, which combines modern sounds with poignant storytelling…
9 Nov 59 min

Sam Ndlovu & Ntokozo Zungu (Stimela) On The World Show With Nicky B

Sam Ndlovu, the lead vocalist of the renowned Stimela, will join us on The World Show. Sam, who was mentored by the late Ray Phiri, made his band debut at their 2015 performance of "A Lifetime" at the Market Theatre. Following Ray's death in 2017, Sam was given a permanent…
2 Nov 57 min

L’wei Netshivale On The World Show With Nicky B

L'wei Netshivale will commemorate the release of Zwonaka, which translates to "It's beautiful," his brand-new third studio album. With this release, L'wei keeps fusing modern musical styles with Tshivenda folk and indigenous sounds.
26 Oct 57 min

Mr.55 On The World Show With Nicky B

Mr.55, a DJ, promoter, sonic innovator, and host of the Deepsoulja Radio Network, will provide an eclectic guest mix for The World Show!
26 Oct 44 min

Kwani Experience On The World Show With Nicky B

Members of Kwani Experience, "The Most Famous Unknown Band," will join us to commemorate 20 years since the publication of their seminal debut album, "The Birth Of The Mudaland Funk."
12 Oct 1 hr 02 min

Steve Dyer On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show, we'll be joined by renowned saxophonist, flautist, and composer Steve Dyer. We'll be looking at his powerful new album, 'Multipolar,' which is a rich blend of African traditions and global soundscapes. Based on his Anglo-African identity, the album delves into a world of shifting…
5 Oct 1 hr 17 min

Shef and the Kitchen On The World Show With Nicky B

Shef & the Kitchen's lead singer and founder, Siphiwe "Shef" Hlophe, will be joining us! Known for their powerful blend of isiZulu, Xitsonga, and English lyrics, their soulful Afro grooves and funky rhythms are matched by dynamic, high-energy performances that always get the audience moving. Shef & the Kitchen, as…
28 Sep 1 hr 23 min

Benjamin Jephta On The World Show with Nicky B

Benjamin Jephta, an award-winning bassist, will be joining us to celebrate his brand new release, Homecoming Revisited, which he describes as a "love letter to South African jazz."
21 Sep 1 hour

Siphiwe Mhlambi & Andile Yenana On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday, The World Show will air a massive double feature, beginning with the internationally acclaimed photographer Siphiwe Mhlambi. We'll be talking about his upcoming event, which will bring together a hundred SA Jazz musicians for a photoshoot and jam session in memory of our pioneering jazzman, "Kippie" Moeketsi. Then,…
14 Sep 1 hr 57 min
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