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
225 Episodes
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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

Revolution On The WorldShow With Nicky B

on The World Show we kickoff with Part 1 of a two-part feature onthe multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed DJ & producer duo, Revolution. Known as the godfathers of South African House music, the twins George and Joseph Mothiba are now celebrating 28 years of African electronic music excellence! They’ll be…
13 Aug 2023 38 min

Buhlebendalo Mda On The World Show With Nicky B

Celebrating Women on The World Show, and this week we’ll be joined by the exceptionally powerful vocalist Buhlebendalo Mda. As the co-founder and only female member of the double platinum-selling South African group, The Soil, Buhle has toured the world and gained international recognition. Having also released as a solo…
6 Aug 2023 48 min

Francois Venter - Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS)project grant

On The World Show with NickyB Kaya 959 its another jam-packed event! Featuring some of the finest, brand new music from around the globe, we also have two special guest features. Our second guest is Francois Venter, the Culture Programmes Coordinator of Goethe-Institut Johannesburg, to chat about past projects and…
30 Jul 2023 32 min

Nomsa Nomisupasta Mazwai - Imbokodo Walk

On The World Show with NickyB Kaya 959 its another jam-packed event! Featuring some of the finest, brand new music from around the globe, we also have two special guest features. First we’ll be joined by Nomsa Mazwai, who along with being known as the musician, NomiSupasta, is also the…
30 Jul 2023 26 min

Joe Nina On The WorldShow With Nicky B

On The World Show with NickyB Kaya 959 its #BestOftheBest with the much-loved, legendary artist, Joe Nina Credited with being one of the pioneers of Kwaito, Joe has since achieved great success as an Afro-soul musician, releasing numerous albums, garnering multiple awards and inspiring generations of vocalists. For over 30…
16 Jul 2023 48 min

Legendary, DJ Kemit

On The World Show with NickyB Kaya 959 it’s a jam-packed double bill, starting with a chat and special guest mix from the legendary DJ Kemit, ahead of his upcoming performance on 15 July with Vick Lavender Bahama Bar in KwaThema. Picat Da Italian
10 Jul 2023 13 min

Kesivan Naidoo Big Band Experience

On The World Show with NickyB Kaya 959 it’s a jam-packed double bill… Our second guest is SA’s internationally renowned drummer, Kesivan Naidoo who’s joining us to chat about his homecoming tour with the 'Kesivan Naidoo Big Band Experience', which features a dynamic ensemble of 18 young musicians from South…
9 Jul 2023 34 min

Spartz - Awake - Even In My Sleep

On The World Show with NickyB Kaya 959 our guest is the talented young artist, Spartz Motlhamme Hailing from Alexandra Township and inspired by her environment and it’s people, Spartz has always been interested in issues around blackness, spirituality, history, identity, heritage, culture, traditions, and languages that exist in and…
2 Jul 2023 37 min

Nini Maluks - C.O.N.Q.U.E.R.E.D

On The World Show we’re keeping it musical as we Celebrate Africa through sound! We’ll also be joined by DJ, producer and sound designer Nina Maluks. He’ll be treating us to a guest mix and chatting about his brand new vinyl release called C.O.N.Q.U.E.R.E.D, a soulful, deep house album that…
28 May 2023 22 min

Volley Nchabeleng - One Night In Africa

We’re Celebrating Africa this month on The World Show! And this Sunday our special guest is the acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, Volley Nchabeleng. Having toured the globe for over 20 years, Volley has gained International respect as one of the greatest exponents of African indigenous instrumentation. We’ll be chatting about his upcoming…
21 May 2023 37 min

Bokani Dyer - Radio Sechaba

This month on The World Show we’re celebrating Africa! Our special guest is the multiple award-winning pianist, singer and composer Bokani Dyer. With his brand new album 'Radio Sechaba', Bokani incorporates lyrical elements and features an all-star line-up of local musical excellence, using his art to explore themes of nation…
14 May 2023 43 min

Afrotronix

We're Celebrating Africa this month on The World Show and this Sunday our special guest is the Chad-born guitarist and producer Caleb Rimtobaye who is best known as Afrotronix. With the aim of presenting a different image of Africa to the world, Afrotronix is making waves internationally with a daring…
7 May 2023 25 min

African Jazz Pioneers

This week on we joined by 3 members of SA’s legendary band, the African Jazz Pioneers. We’ll be honoring their achievements over the past 4 decades and celebrating their soon-to-be-released new album, called ‘Hello Hello “A Forty Year Anniversary’.
30 Apr 2023 39 min

Pula Twala

On The World Show, we’ll be chatting to Hugh Masekela’s daughter Pula Twala, who along with her brother Selema Masekela and cousin Mabusha Masekela, recently accepted the prestigious Ertegun Hall of Fame award on behalf of the late jazz giant. The Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with South African…
23 Apr 2023 10 min

Dhaffer Yousef - Street of Minarets

On The World Show, we’ll be chatting to the acclaimed Tunisian artist, Dhafer Youssef. Internationally recognised as a master of the Oud [or Arabic lute], Dhaffer has just released his brand new 9th album, Street of Minarets’. Featuring the likes of Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Dave Holland and other greats,…
26 Mar 2023 38 min

Unity Band - Breaking Bread

On The World Show we’ll be joined by vocalist, Thandeka Dladla from The Unity Band. This 8-piece Cape Town-based ensemble brings together a diverse collective of young independent South African musicians, who have come together to create a new music which explores the cultural diversity of our country. We’ll be…
19 Mar 2023 20 min
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