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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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A guide to new Brazilian music:

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco plays some of this week’s best Brazilian music.

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14214 Mar 2024
9 min

A guide to new Brazilian music 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco plays some of this week’s best Brazilian music.

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14129 Feb 2024
6 min

Nigeria 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Nigeria this week.

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14022 Feb 2024
9 min

Music biopics 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explains why music biopics are surefire box-office hits and selects some of the best to watch this year.

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13915 Feb 2024
6 min

Hong Kong 

This week, Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes an emotional musical journey to Hong Kong.

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1388 Feb 2024
9 min

Mexico 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the exciting world of Mexican music charts.

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1371 Feb 2024
10 min

Hungary 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes a look at the Hungarian music charts.

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13625 Jan 2024
10 min

Brazil 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the charts of his home country, Brazil. Expect new takes on ‘sertanejo’ music, the Brazilian version of a Eurovision-winning song and epic 12-minute funk tracks.

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13521 Dec 2023
11 min

Music soft-power special 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the number one songs from the countries that topped our Soft-Power Survey this year.

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13414 Dec 2023
12 min

Monocle’s winter playlist: part 2 

As 2023 approaches its outro, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco selects 100 songs for readers to enjoy this winter. Here is a selection of five tracks, which include sexy Brazilian boogies and a South African music icon. 

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1337 Dec 2023
11 min

Monocle’s winter playlist 

As 2023 approaches its outro, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco selects 100 songs for you to enjoy this winter. Here is a selection of five tracks to enjoy, whether you’re after a playlist for an early morning workout or a soundtrack to your festive dinner party.

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13230 Nov 2023
9 min

A celebration of the French charts 

Fernando Augusto Pacheco honours the enduring appeal of France, which has topped the Soft Power Survey in the latest issue of Monocle, with a celebration of the country’s music charts.

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13123 Nov 2023
6 min

Solomon Islands 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the most popular tracks in the Solomon Islands this week.

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13016 Nov 2023
8 min

Norway 

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the most listened to tracks in Norway.

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12926 Oct 2023
13 min

Australian number ones 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates 40 years of Aria, the official Australian charts, looking back at six different number ones from the country’s artists. 

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12819 Oct 2023
12 min

Iceland 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Iceland’s top tracks – expect plenty of footballers singing and the country’s most-streamed album of all time.

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