Kaya 959 The World Show With Nicky B

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
325 Episodes
220 – 240

Mapumba - Rafiki

irst we’ll be joined by Congolese-born, Cape Town based singer-songwriter and guitarist, Mapumba Cilombo, Rooted in the sounds of his origins, Mapumba blends contemporary global genres with African folk, spreading messages of “personal evolution and a positive impact on the world we live in”. We’ll be celebrating and chatting about…
17 Oct 2021 26 min

MXO - Maverick’s Pieces

This Sunday on The World Show, our special guest is SA’s much-loved, funky soul-brother, MXO. His brand new album ‘Maverick’s Pieces’ is a timeous celebration of his life and musical journey, and features an exciting array of collaborations with artists MXO considers his musical family and which he believes are…
10 Oct 2021 39 min

Kunle Ayo

This Sunday on The World Show, our special guest is master-guitarist, composer and producer, Kunle Ayo. He’ll be joining us to celebrate and explore his exceptional, brand new release ‘Inner Reflection’. Co-produced with Nduduzo Makhathini, this inspiring album reflects a long journey that was first initiated in 2016, when these…
3 Oct 2021 43 min

Steve Dyer - Revision

Celebrating Heritage month with iconic African artists on The World Show. This Sunday our special guest is master saxophonist, flutist, producer, bandleader and musical director, Steve Dyer. With a career spanning 40 years, Steve has consistently created exceptional music, and his brand new release is no exception called ‘Revision’, Revision…
19 Sep 2021 41 min

Lokua Kanza

Celebrating Heritage month with iconic African artists on The World Show. Our special guest is one of the most important artists coming from Africa, in our time, Lokua Kanza. Lokua has worked with legendary icons of African and global music, including Miriam Makeba, Busi Mhlongo, Papa Wemba, Manu Dibango, Ray…
12 Sep 2021 48 min

Keenan Meyer - The Alchemy of Living

This Sunday on The World Show our special guest is gifted pianist, composer and scholar, Keenan Meyer. While classically trained and educated, Keenan has also researched South African Jazz [particularly the works of Abdullah Ibrahim]; and in exploring the role of music in South Africa’s struggles for liberation, he’s gained…
29 Aug 2021 36 min

Bonj - A Journal EP

Our special guest is Soweto-born singer, songwriter and rising star, BONJ. Bonj was the lead vocalist for Afro-electro band TheCITY, and also worked on a number of successful electro-collaborations. Bonj’s brand new debut EP 'A Journal', was five years in the making and captures the different phases of her career…
22 Aug 2021 30 min

Mthwakazi

Celebrating women on The World Show! This week we’ll be crossing to the Eastern Cape to chat with Mthwakazi - one of the new generations leading exponents of Xhosa Bow music. uMthwakazi has pioneered a new style of music known as Xho-pera, which fuses African Indigenous bow music with Classical,…
15 Aug 2021 37 min

Azana

Celebrating Women on The World Show! This week we’ll be chatting to Durban-born songstress Makhosazana Masango, better known as Azana. In 2020, at the tender age of 19, Azana released her debut album ‘Ingoma’, which secured the number 1 spot in the country, on Apple Music’s pop chart. Also known…
8 Aug 2021 37 min

2lani The Warrior

It’s an electro-Sunday this week on The World Show! Joining us for a chat and an exclusive guest mix is one of the country’s most respected DJs - 2lani the Warrior! A true maestro of his craft, 2lani’s been enchanting dance floors with his magical mixes since 1997, and also…
1 Aug 2021 13 min

Mandisi Dyantyis

This Sunday on The World Show we’ll be crossing to Cape Town to chat to the vocalist, trumpeteer and musical director, Mandisi Dyantyis. Recognized for his versatility in Jazz, Western Classical and African indigenous music, Mandisi is much loved as an evocative storyteller with a velvety voice! We’ll be exploring…
25 Jul 2021 38 min

Joan Armatrading

Today The World Show with NickyB, Our special guest is the internationally acclaimed musical legend, the singer and songwriter Joan Armatrading. Known for her poignant lyrics and and eclectic music styles, Joan has released 20 studio albums and countless timeless hits....all without ever compromising her musical integrity!
18 Jul 2021 33 min

Sereetsi

This Sunday on The World Show we’ll be crossing to Botswana to chat to much-loved singer, songwriter and producer, Tomeletso Sereetsi. Best known for his work as the group, Sereetsi & The Natives, he’ll be joining us to celebrate his brand new 3rd release ‘I Am Afrika’. Featuring collaborations with…
11 Jul 2021 39 min

Angélique Kidjo

#BestOfTheBest featuring four-time GRAMMY winner, the Beninese-born superstar, Angélique Kidjo with her brand new album ‘Mother Nature’, Angelique connects with the new generation of African musicians ( including Burna Boy Yemi Alade Sampa The Great Mr Eazi and others).
4 Jul 2021 14 min

Selaelo Selota

This Sunday on The World Show it’s Best of The Best with the award-winning jazz musician and master-guitarist, Selaelo Selota. We’ll be chatting about Selaelo’s musical journey for the past two decades and celebrating his latest album '8 Colours of the Rainbow’ - an ongoing legacy project, which he hopes…
27 Jun 2021 49 min

Concerts SA

We are looking behind the scenes, at the work of Concerts SA - an entity that has supported live music across the southern African region since 2013. And last year, in response to the pandemic and the impact of lockdown on musicians livelihoods, Concerts SA initiated the Digital Mobility Fund…
20 Jun 2021 1 hr 06 min

Simmy

Our featured guest artist is Simphiwe Nhlangulela better known by her stage name Simmy with the voice of an angel, this KZN-born, young singer-songwriter is loved for her electro-folk, neo-soul, and experimental dance sounds. We’ll be chatting about her rapidly rising solo career and her dynamic collaborations.
13 Jun 2021 52 min

Mzee - Rise

Today on The World Show with NickyB Kaya 959 we’ll be joined by the multi-talented MZEE - record label owner, songwriter, producer, award-winning journalist, and author of bestselling book, #NothingLeftToSteal. Now, with his brand new release ‘Rise’ he affirms his power as a producer, as he further explores African collaborations
6 Jun 2021 48 min

Tribute To Mabi Gabriel Thobejane

We pay tribute to our ascended musical hero Mabi Gabriel Thobejane Master percussionist with a huge heart and infectious charm, Mabi made his mark in the ’70’s working with his uncle Dr Philip Tabane’s ‘Malombo Jazzmen’, and in the ’80’s with legendary group ‘Sakhile’ [along with Sipho Gumede, Khaya Mahlangu,…
6 Jun 2021 25 min

Reeperbahn Festival And Pan-Africa Digital Showcase

It’s about the value, importance, significance and presence of music from Africa on international platforms. We’ll be speaking to Alex Shulz [CEO of Germany’s Reeperbahn Festival] and Evelyn Sieber [Head of Showcase program] about this year’s Pan African Participation. We’ll also be joined by some of the exciting African artists…
30 May 2021 1 hr 03 min
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