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?

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 presidential elections. From a Ray Charles classic to a song…

The Global Countdown – Uruguay

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Uruguayan charts.

The Global Countdown – Kazakhstan

For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the sounds of Kazakhstan.

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 the most important moments in Turkish pop history.

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 Brazilian samba, it’s a good selection for the cooler seasons.

The Global Countdown – Sri Lanka

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Sri Lanka

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.

Estonia

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Estonia.

The Global Countdown – Lithuania

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Lithuania.

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.

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 Olympics. Would they also get a gold medal for music?

Germany

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Germany.

Turkey

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the summer hits in Turkey.

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.

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