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. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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 afro-soul. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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 heard works by renowned musicians like Bheki Mseleku, Caiphus Semenya, Jimmy Dludlu, and others. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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! kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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 classification once more. Reimagining some of his most well-known pieces, he presents this offering as a potent summary of his professional journey thus far. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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.

It traces her "journey from trauma to grief and eventually to restoration," according to Gabi, who calls it a "very contemplative piece." kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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! kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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 is now giving us an early peek at "Hele," her soon-to-be-released follow-up song, which is a deep and potent representation of the various facets of love and being a woman! kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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 Festival, which showcases a wide range of Artivists and Storytellers, including poets, selectors, musicians, authors, filmmakers, and oral traditionists. kaya 959 · Kaya FM