14 December 2023
Episode 134
12 minutes
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.
14 December 2023
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