The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
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The Global Countdown World Cup final
This week, it’s the big final of The Global Countdown World Cup, in which we listen to find out which country’s number-one song deserves the trophy. Who will win – the Netherlands, Germany, Argentina…
The Global Countdown World Cup – Semi-finals
This week in The Global Countdown World Cup, it’s time for the semi-finals. Listen to find out which country’s number-one song will go through to the final. Will it be music from the Netherlands,…
The Global Countdown World Cup – Groups G and H
Listen to The Global Countdown World Cup to find out which country’s number-one song deserves the trophy. This week we listen to songs from the countries in Groups G and H, so expect Swiss…
The Global Countdown World Cup – Groups E and F
It’s time for The Global Countdown World Cup. Listen to find out which country’s number-one song deserves the trophy. This week we look at music from the nations in Groups E and F, so…
The Global Countdown World Cup – Groups C and D
It’s time for the Global Countdown World Cup edition. Listen to find out which country’s number-one song deserves the trophy. This week we look at songs from the countries in Groups C and D…
The Global Countdown World Cup – Groups A and B
It’s time for the Global Countdown World Cup. Listen to find out which country’s number-one song deserves the trophy. We start by looking at songs from the countries in Groups A and B. Expect…
Germany
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Germany.
