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
294 Episodes
220 – 240

Nicola Conte - People Need People

Today's special guest is the pioneering Italian DJ, producer, guitarist, and bandleader, Nicola Conte with his latest album People Need People - he teams up with his longtime friend and colleague, Gianluca Petrella, on this collaborative project which comes sixteen years after their first joint offering, “New Standards”.
21 Mar 2021 48 min

Nini Maluks - G.E.N.U.F.L.E.X.I.O.N

Nini Maluks - a ‘sound designer’ who stretches the frontiers with his electronic improvisations of soulful, deep house, lounge and jazz influences. And will talk about his current projects and the recent release of his double vinyl gatefold album G.E.N.U.F.L.E.X.I.O.N
14 Mar 2021 29 min

Wouter Kellerman - ‘We’ve Known All Times

Following a string of highly successful albums, singles and collaborations, in 2020, Wouter (SA’s grammy-award winning, globally celebrated flautist) released ‘We’ve Known All Times’ - this award-winning and grammy-nominated album was born out of the trials of the pandemic and lockdown.
28 Feb 2021 48 min

SPAZA - UPRIZE!

We joined by the collective known as SPAZA - a project conceived as an evolving band, recording once-off improvised or workshopped material. Following their self-titled critically acclaimed 2019 debut , comes their 2nd release UPRIZE!
21 Feb 2021 1 hr 03 min

Roots2000Music - Jonga

It’s a Valentine’s special moment with Roots 2000 Roots2000Music - MXO and Sliqangel will present their brand new single, a love song called Jonga!
14 Feb 2021 18 min

Indaba Is

Thandi Ntuli and Siyabonga Mthembu (from The Brother Moves On) are featured on Gilles Peterson’s acclaimed Brownswood Recordings label’s new compilation - 'Indaba Is.' and they will be sharing their special songs and stories about working on this beautiful, profoundly powerful international release.
14 Feb 2021 51 min

Cid Travaglia

Brazilian-born, Cid is an innovative, experimental percussionist and kit drummer, who has lived in the USA, Mozambique, SA and now Berlin. Since 2004, as leader and part of the group NAPALMA, Cid has toured, performing in over 20 countries.
7 Feb 2021 39 min

Luciano Cantone

Luciano Cantone is a musician, producer, label owner [Schema Records, Edizioni Ishtar, Space Echo], and founder of the groundbreaking global jazz collective, The Invisible Session Joining him at the core of this innovative project are artists Paolo Fedreghini and Marco Bianchi.
31 Jan 2021 35 min

Linda Sikhakhane - An Open Dialogue

Our special guest is the acclaimed, South African ‘young lion’ of spiritual jazz - saxophonist and composer, he recently released his follow-up album, as part of his Senior Recital at The New School in New York, USA. Called ‘An Open Dialogue’ this album is a profound and exceptional work that…
24 Jan 2021 41 min

Tribute To Jonas Gwangwa

An African giant has ascended…we salute you Ntate Jonas Gwangwa.Your music will continue to inspire and ‘incite’ celebration in all of us, and your warmth and generosity of soul will forever resonate in our hearts! Steve Dyer joins us as we pay tribute to our departed musical father.
24 Jan 2021 20 min

Seba Kaapstad

We joined by two members of the multi-national, neo-soul quartet Seba Kaapstad - which is comprised of a South African, a Swazi, and two Germans. As part of Seba Kaapstad, singers Zoë Modiga and Ndumiso Manana will be joining us to celebrate their equally inspiring brand new second album #Konke
13 Dec 2020 32 min

Kora Meets Maskandi

Today on The World Show we’ll be chatting to musicians from the innovative project - ’Kora Meets Maskandi’. The idea was sparked a few years back by SA-based Senegalese cultural entrepreneur, Talla Niang, whose vision was to bring together the traditional sounds of Senegal and South Africa, and present them…
6 Dec 2020 37 min

Bokani Dyer - Kelenosi

Bokani’s brand new album ‘Kelenosi’ was produced during lockdown, when access to other musicians and live performances were non-existent.
29 Nov 2020 51 min

Mausiki Scales

First a full feature…We will be chatting to Atlanta-based musician and music professor, Mausiki Scales.As a sought after keyboardist and an accomplished Afrobeat-jazz songwriter, Mausiki has collaborated with the likes of Roy Ayers, Les Nubians, Kirk Whalum & many others…
22 Nov 2020 46 min

Christoph H. Müller

We will be crossing over to Switzerland to speak to the German-born, Paris-based musician and composer Christoph H. Müller. Best known as co-founder of the electro-Tango trio, GOTAN PROJECT
15 Nov 2020 43 min

Urban Village

Celebrating their brand new EP, ‘Ubaba’, which is their debut for the acclaimed Parisian label NØ FØRMAT! and precedes their upcoming release ‘Undondolo’
8 Nov 2020 48 min

Flex of He & I

Founder and frontman Phomolo Sekamotho [aka Flex], and Mpotseng Makgopa Sehume-Matsafu will present the group’s definitive debut album ‘Peace is of a Struggle’. Described as “A telling story of art,” Flex (of He & I) are interested in exploring and creating new avenues for poetry within a larger body of…
1 Nov 2020 43 min
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