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
255 Episodes
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Billy Monama On The World Show With Nicky B

Billy Monama, our celebrated guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader, will be joining us on The World Show. We will be discussing his next endeavour, "The Harmonious Siphokazi, an award-winning singer-songwriter, will perform at the "Celebration of Themba Mokoena," a charity performance for the renowned jazz guitar maestro.
17 Nov 56 min

Sello Galane On The World Show With Nicky B

Before his upcoming "Pula Festival of Free Kiba music," an incredible event commemorating his 25th anniversary as one of the world's leading proponents of fusing modern sounds with African indigenous music, we will be joined by Dr. Sello Galane.
10 Nov 51 min

Jordan Rakei On The World Show With Nicky B

A special feature with Jordan Rakei, a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and soulful voice. We will discuss his upcoming South African tour as well as his fifth studio album, "The Loop," which embraces the idea of the ever-evolving and inner child while reflecting his own journey within life's cycles.
10 Nov 1 hr 01 min

Wouter Kellerman, Chandrika Tandon & Eru Matsumoto On The World Show With Nicky B

Wouter Kellerman, a two-time Grammy-winning flautist from South Africa, will join us in the studio for The World Show. His most recent CD, "Triveni," has two other outstanding performers who will be participating virtually: the Indian-born vocalist and philanthropist Chandrika Tandon and the Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto. This album, "Triveni,"…
3 Nov 56 min

The Gauteng Live Music Project On The World Show With Nicky B

The winners of "The Gauteng Live Music Project," an initiative started by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture to provide emerging artists with the chance to record and perform, will be featured on The World Show this week. Together with the guy who started the program, Mr. Boniface…
27 Oct 58 min

Andy Narell On The World Show With Nicky B

The world’s foremost steel-pan master, Andy Narell. He’ll be chatting to us about his 45-year career, his special relationship to South Africa, and his upcoming performances!
20 Oct 1 hr 03 min

Tumi Mogorosi On The World Show With Nicky B

Drummer Tumi Mogorosi, one of South Africa's most talented musicians, was our guest this Sunday on The World Show. He came to speak with us about 'Sikelela - The Road to the Barbican,' an interesting new initiative. The name Sikelela means "blessing," and this project celebrates the custom of "Ingoma…
13 Oct 1 hr 10 min

Hendrick Monyeki On The World Show With Nicky B

Hendrick Monyeki, a talented singer, music educator, and social activist, will be our guest on The World Show on Sunday. Hendrick started his career as a graduate of the Music Academy of Gauteng and is now well-known for his enormous accomplishments as an accomplished musician and arts administrator. Hendrick will…
6 Oct 1 hr 10 min

AFRO4 On The World Show With Nicky B

Joined by AFRO4, a "Superband” of four well-known musicians from our continent that plays "jazz-influenced African groove music." AFRO4 includes our very own piano and keyboard maestro Luyanda Madope, under the direction of multi-award-winning Nigerian bassist Bright Gain.
2 Oct 55 min

Lucas Seyatso On The World Show With Nicky B

accompanied by famous bassist Lucas Senyatso of South Africa to commemorate the release of his debut EP following an 18-year break from recording. This rich offering, titled "Africa," affirms Lucas Senyatso's ongoing artistry and his prowess as a musician, songwriter, and producer by fusing his Setswana roots with jazz and…
22 Sep 57 min

Adam Glasser On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday, renowned South African pianist and harmonica artist Adam Glasser, who is residing in the UK, will be featured in another exciting episode of The World Show. We will be discussing Glasser's most recent album, "SA & Beyond," which combines his original compositions with an unusual assortment of rarely…
22 Sep 41 min

The World Show Coming Live From Paris, France

Live from Paris, The World Show is brought to you! In addition to talking with DJ V'air, who will also treat us to a special guest mix, we will be catching up with some of France's best musicians! The globe comes to you with The World Show!
8 Sep 2 hr 53 min

Mpumi Dhlamini On The World Show With Nicky B

Mpumi Dhlamini, a dynamic multi-instrumentalist, composer, collaborator, and producer, is our guest on The World Show. Mpumi is well-known in the jazz community for pushing the envelope when it comes to sound expression and genre-bending, and "Nebula Nomad," his most recent solo effort, is no different! This time, he resists…
1 Sep 58 min

Celebrating Women: Gabi Motuba On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show is honouring women! Gabi Motuba, a renowned jazz performer, composer, and music educator, will be our guest this Sunday. She will be sharing a preview of her amazing, soon-to-be-released album "The Sabbath," which is a moving remembrance of her father, who fought Covid-19 but lost his fight…
25 Aug 57 min

Glen Lewis World Show Guest Mix

In honour of Kaya959's 27th birthday, my distinguished colleague, the renowned DJ and radio show presenter Glen Lewis, is treating us to a conversation and a specially crafted guest mix.
18 Aug 59 min

Matthew Halsall On The World Show With Nicky B

A unique interview includes the outstanding trumpet player, producer, composer, and record label founder from the UK, Matthew Halsall. Matthew is scheduled to perform at the next Joy of Jazz Festival and is credited with "redefining spiritual jazz for the future generation." Since 2008, he has published nine exquisite albums!
18 Aug 58 min

Celebrating Woman: Buhlebendalo On The World Show With Nicky B

Women's Month on The World Show... And the remarkable Buhlebendalo Mda is our special guest this Sunday. As one of the founding members of The Soil, Buhle received widespread recognition for her work. She then pursued a solo career and released the sorrowful and exquisite album Chosi in 2020. She…
11 Aug 56 min

Celebrating Woman: Philani Bubu On The World Show With Nicky B

We will be hooking up with Pilani Bubu, the "indelible storyteller," on Sunday on The World Show. We will be talking about her most recent 2024 album, "Nay' Indaba," a colourful joint effort with the well-known French trans-oriental jazz-rock group "Marthe." We will also discuss her family-friendly, month-long #WeTheFolk Fringe…
4 Aug 1 hr 15 min

Honouring Lucky Dube On The World Show With Nicky B

We honour the late great Lucky Dube, one of South Africa's most significant international performers, this Sunday on The World Show. As the day of Lucky's 60th birthday and the 35th anniversary of his seminal record "Prisoner" draw near, his son TK and two of his long-time bandmates, keyboardist Ras…
28 Jul 58 min
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