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
224 Episodes
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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

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
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