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The Global Countdown
Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.
Episodes
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‘The Global Countdown’ looks at music worldwide, including ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs worldwide, from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to a ballad that is the song of the…
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Nigeria: One of the world’s most exciting music markets
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Mexico
Fernando Augusto Pacheco goes on a musical journey to Mexico, the country celebrated in our business special, ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’. See…
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Hong Kong
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to Hong Kong’s music charts, including everything from the best of Cantopop to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. See…
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Italy
Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top-five songs in Italy this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘Monocle Mediterraneo’ special
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks the songs of the Mediterranean summer, from the beach bars of Bodrum to the sweaty clubs of Ibiza. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Summer Playlist 2025, part two
Fernando Augusto Pacheco gives you another taste of our Summer Playlist 2025, from Mexican indie jams to sunny Brazilian pop. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025
French funk to Argentinian pop, Fernando Augusto Pacheco provides a taster of Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Top 5 ‘Te reo Māori’ singles
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco and David Stevens look at the top five songs in the Māori charts, including those from Marlon Williams and Stan…
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Summer listening: Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s, ideal for summer listening. Plus: a song from Julia Mestre’s latest album after…
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Malaysia
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the tranquil Malaysian charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Argentina
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Argentine charts, including Maria Becerra, Emilia and more of the country’s biggest pop stars. See…
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Eurovision special: Five songs to hear this year
As Basel gears up for the big Eurovision final on Saturday, Fernando Augusto Pacheco guides you through the five songs that you need to hear this year. See…
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Portugal
As Monocle prepares to host a special spring market in partnership with Visit Portugal, Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top-five songs in Portugal…
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Canada
As Canada elects Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Great White North to hear the top songs by…
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Indonesia
Monocle’s editors are in Jakarta for our annual business-and-leadership summit, The Chiefs. This week, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco…
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Chile
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Chilean pop charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Eurovision all-time victors
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks his all-time Eurovision victors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Romania
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Romanian pop charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rising music markets
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the rising music markets that were singled out in IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Top five music markets
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the top five music markets, according to IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Mexican music charts
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the increasingly influential Mexican music charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Spring playlist
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates spring with a few new tunes from the Monocle Radio playlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Carnival special
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates Carnival with the songs that Brazilians will be dancing to at this year’s festivities. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Estonian beats
Fernando Augusto Pacheco dances the day away while listening to the Estonian music charts, including the country’s extravagant entry for this…
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Nepalese music special
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Nepal, including one by Kathmandu’s mayor, Balen Shah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Exploring Finnish pop
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Finnish music charts, including a pleasure-seeking track by Erika Vikman and bars from the Finnish-Greek rapper Ares…
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Thailand
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Thai music charts. From synth-inflected indie music to heartwarming ballads, it’s an…
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Sounds of South Africa
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best music from South Africa. Expect sultry amapiano mixes and dancefloor-ready tunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Top of the pops
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the most successful countries of the year when it comes to music. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco plays the top tracks from Kinshasa’s best discotheques in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. See…
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Monocle Radio playlist
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks 50 songs to accompany the season. This week’s Global Countdown gives you a taste of the playlist. From ‘Miami…
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Monocle Radio’s winter playlist
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks 50 songs to accompany the winter season as the nights in the northern hemisphere draw in. This week’s episode…
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Austrian pop special
To celebrate the new issue of ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’ magazine, featuring a special Austria survey, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to…
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Tuning in to Italy
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Italian music charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Global Countdown – global charts special
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the global singles charts. From K-pop to the new Mexican music that’s making us move, which song will take…
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The Global Countdown – US election special
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to history to hear some of the best songs that topped the US charts during…
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The Global Countdown – Uruguay
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Uruguayan charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Global Countdown – Kazakhstan
For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the sounds of Kazakhstan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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The Global Countdown – Turkish pop timeline
Coinciding with Monocle's Quality of Life Conference in Istanbul, this week’s Global Countdown sees Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listen to some of…
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The Global Countdown – autumn playlist
For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews the new songs added to the Monocle playlist. From Clara Luciani to…
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The Global Countdown – Sri Lanka
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Sri LankaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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The Global Countdown – Middle East and North Africa
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in the Middle East and North Africa. See…
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Estonia
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Estonia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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The Global Countdown – Lithuania
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Lithuania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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The summer of love
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews new music that has been added to our playlist. Expect shimmering sounds and breezy electro.See…
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Olympics special
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the number-one songs in the most successful countries at the Paris…
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Germany
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Turkey
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the summer hits in Turkey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A snapshot of French pop
For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco gets ready for the Paris Olympics with some French pop.See…
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Uzbekistan
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Uzbekistan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monocle Summer Playlist, part 2
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco delves into Monocle’s 2024 summer playlist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monocle Summer Playlist
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews Monocle’s 2024 summer playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sri Lanka
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Sri Lanka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The best of European Pop
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco gets ready for the Euros by reviewing the best of European pop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Elections special
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the number one songs from countries that have recently held elections: Belgium, India, Madagascar, Mexico and…