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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 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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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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12712 Oct 2023
14 min

Madonna 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates some of Madonna’s most influential songs in preparation for the beginning of her Celebration Tour in London.

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1265 Oct 2023
8 min

Ghana 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top tracks in Ghana, from great gospel to one of the country’s biggest stars.

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12528 Sep 2023
7 min

Vietnam 

This week Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco plays the most listened-to tracks in Vietnam.

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12421 Sep 2023
6 min

Luxembourg 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco surveys some of the most popular songs in Luxembourg.

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1237 Sep 2023
9 min

Turkmenistan 

This week, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the biggest hits in Turkmenistan.

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12231 Aug 2023
11 min

Germany 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best-selling German singles of all time.

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12124 Aug 2023
7 min

United Kingdom 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes a look at the top hits in the British charts this week.

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12017 Aug 2023
9 min

Greece 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes a look at the music charts in Greece.

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11910 Aug 2023
7 min

Japan 

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the music charts in Japan, which include the successful duo Yoasobi.

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1183 Aug 2023
8 min

South Africa 

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the music charts in South Africa – expect plenty of ‘amapiano’.

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