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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.

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Mexican music charts: Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the increasingly influential Mexican music charts.

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18813 Mar 2025
9 min

Mexican music charts 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the increasingly influential Mexican music charts.

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1876 Mar 2025
8 min

Spring playlist 

Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates spring with a few new tunes from the Monocle Radio playlist.

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18627 Feb 2025
8 min

Carnival special 

Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates Carnival with the songs that Brazilians will be dancing to at this year’s festivities. 

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18520 Feb 2025
8 min

Estonian beats 

Fernando Augusto Pacheco dances the day away while listening to the Estonian music charts, including the country’s extravagant entry for this year’s Eurovision.

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18413 Feb 2025
8 min

Nepalese music special 

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Nepal, including one by Kathmandu’s mayor, Balen Shah.

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1836 Feb 2025
8 min

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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18230 Jan 2025
7 min

Thailand  

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Thai music charts. From synth-inflected indie music to heartwarming ballads, it’s an exciting scene. 

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18116 Jan 2025
7 min

Sounds of South Africa 

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best music from South Africa. Expect sultry amapiano mixes and dancefloor-ready tunes.

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18019 Dec 2024
8 min

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.

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17912 Dec 2024
11 min

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.    

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1785 Dec 2024
9 min

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 Vice’ synths to Egyptian pop, this selection of songs will make you dance. 

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17728 Nov 2024
12 min

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 provides a taster of the playlist, from Brazilian classics to South African house. 

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17621 Nov 2024
9 min

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 Austrian pop from Falco to Conchita Wurst. Plus: the Austrian star to keep an eye on.

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17514 Nov 2024
11 min

Tuning in to Italy 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Italian music charts.

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1747 Nov 2024
8 min

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 the number-one slot?

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