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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
221 Episodes
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Sun Xa Experiment On The World Show With Nicky B

This week on The World Show we’ll be joined by members of Sun Xa Experiment. Best known for their vibrant live-performances, this 5-piece collective is now releasing a new self-titled EP which encapsulates the dynamism of their deeply rooted, ancestral sounds.
10 Dec 2023 57 min

Amaeshi Ikechi On The World Show With Nicky B

We have Nigerian bassist Amaeshi Ikechi as our guest on The World Show. In his 26-year career, Amaeshi has experimented with many genres, but his particular passion is the blending of jazz and African music. We will be commemorating the release of his first solo single, "Travail," which honours the…
3 Dec 2023 56 min

Mbuso Khoza On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show our guest is one of SA’s most exceptional artists, Mbuso Khoza. We’ll be celebrating the release of his profoundly beautiful, brand new offering ‘Ifa Lomkhono’, which was produced by Nduduzo Makhathini, who is also featured on piano throughout the album.
26 Nov 2023 59 min

Pilani Bubu On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show, our guest is the gifted, inspiring, and entrepreneurial artist, Pilani Bubu. This time she’s joining us to celebrate her brand new release, ‘Ekuseni’, which, besides featuring her evocative vocals, is imbued with her commitment and passion for ’storytelling’. Steeped in African spirituality and identity, ’Ekuseni’ offers a…
19 Nov 2023 57 min

Pula Twala On The World Show WIth Nicky B

This Sunday on the World Show, we’ll be celebrating the life and legacy of Bra Hugh Masekela. His daughter, Pula Twala, will be joining us in studio as we take a musical journey to commemorate the contribution of this African superstar and to talk about the upcoming event celebrating ’10…
12 Nov 2023 58 min

Sven Van Hees On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show our featured guest is the legendary Belgian DJ and producer, Sven van Hees. Having started out as a DJ on pirate radio in Antwerp at the age of 15, Sven went on to become a resident DJ at a club in Ibiza way back in 1989, and…
5 Nov 2023 1 hr 04 min

Bakithi Khumalo On The World Show With Nicky B

It’s a jam packed event of musical excellence, as we’re joined in the studio, SA born and US based for decades, this internationally acclaimed artist has continued to fly the flag of our country’s sounds across the globe, the multi-award winning master bass player Bakithi Khumalo who has been hailed…
29 Oct 2023 45 min

Jonathan Butler On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show, wow!! It’s a jam-packed event of musical excellence. As we’re joined in the studio, SA-born and US-based for decades, this internationally acclaimed artist has continued to fly the flag of our country’s sounds across the globe. Starting with the artist who, as a child, was the first…
29 Oct 2023 57 min

Kwela X On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show our guest is Kwelagobe Sekele aka Kwela X. Having first made his mark in the mid-2000’s as lead vocalist and poet of Kwani Experience, Kwela has since continued exploring the realms of ‘voice’ and ‘sound ‘with numerous innovative projects. We’ll be chatting about his…
22 Oct 2023 45 min

Moses "Black Moses" Ngwenya On The World Show With Nicky B

On The World Show, we’ll be joined by legendary South African pianist and keyboardist Moses Ngwenya, who’s best known as a co-founder of the famed mbaqanga group the Soul Brothers. Since their formation in 1975, The Soul Brothers have recorded over 45 albums, and now Moses continues to celebrate this…
15 Oct 2023 39 min

Vusi Mahlasela On The World Show With Nicky B

Joined by SA’s internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Vusi Mahlasela. Affectionately known as ‘The Voice’, Vusihas just released his first album since 2009, titled ‘Umoya (Embracing The Human Spirit)’. Singing in Swahili, English, Venda and Pedi, here Vusi continues to combine beautiful melodies with timeless songs that address pertinent social issues.
8 Oct 2023 48 min

Seth Ford-Young from Phi-Psonics On The World Show With Nicky B

Seth Ford-Young, the bassist and leader of the deep-jazz band Phi-Psonics. With a meditative sound that draws on jazz and classical influences, combined with elements of yoga & meditation, Phi-Psonics is making waves globally with their sublimely beautiful 2nd album ‘Octava’.
1 Oct 2023 27 min

Trev the Japanese On The World Show With Nicky B

Trev the Japanese This Sunday on The World Show it's another double-bill of 'Music That Deserves to be Heard!' 'Trev The Japanese' who'll be treating us to a special 'Avant-Garde' guest mix
1 Oct 2023 18 min

Andreas Vollenweider On The World Show With Nicky B

A special feature with Andreas Vollenweider, the internationally acclaimed Swiss harpist, who since the 70’s has been enchanting the world with his modified electroacoustic harp global and global collaborations.
24 Sep 2023 27 min

Oddxperienc On The WorldShow With Nicky B

joined by Ed Baloyi & KG Ramahotswa, best known as the DJ-producer duo, Oddxperienc. They’ll be chatting about their brand new 26 track album called ’Storm’ and treating us to a bespoke mix of their unique blend of electro-indigenous sounds! KG & Ed
10 Sep 2023 19 min

Zimbabwean bass guru, Josh Meck On The WorldShow With Nicky B

Zimbabwean bass guru, Josh Meck. We’ll be exploring his brand new 6th album 'Nhaka yemusha' which embodies the spirit of his country’s musical legacy, paying homage to legendary musicians such as Oliver Mtukudzi, Thomas Mapfumo, Chiwoniso Maraire and others…
10 Sep 2023 32 min

Mbongeni Ngema On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show our guest is the internationally acclaimed musician,composer, director and producer, Mbongeni Ngema. Since the ’80’s he’s released numerous albums and created a string of internationally acclaimed theatre productions and blockbusters movies. We’ll be chatting about his brand new EP ‘Thina Bant’ Abamnyama’ which features young artists, and…
3 Sep 2023 34 min

Bholoja On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show we’ll be joined by one of Southern Africa’s most profound contemporary artists… he’s Eswathini’s singer, songwriter and guitarist Bholoja. We’ll be celebrating the release of his exceptionally beautiful long- awaited third album Imphilo
27 Aug 2023 35 min

Pilani Bubu On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show we’ll be joined by the multi-faceted, award winning artist, Pilani Bubu. As a storyteller, singer-songwriter, recording artist and creative entrepreneur, she has toured the world, performing her blend of jazzy-folk and proudly sharing her rich cultural heritage. As the founder and festival director of the Folklore Festival.ZA,…
20 Aug 2023 40 min
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