The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
Latest Episodes
Olympics special
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes a look at the top five songs worldwide. Consider it the Olympics of music.
Bulgaria
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Bulgaria this week. After its most recent election, the country may soon have a pop star, Slavi Trifonov, as prime minister. We talk about…
Rwanda
For this week’s ‘Global Countdown’, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Rwanda this week.
Summer songs
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes a look at some of the top summer songs in the US through the years.
Denmark
For this week’s countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Denmark. Tune in for some Danish hip-hop and a special tune celebrating the country’s team at the Euros.
Ukraine
For this week’s countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Ukraine this week. Tune in for pop tracks from a former UN goodwill ambassador and a tribute to the great…
Mozambique
For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Mozambique. The musical delights include a song bringing some good news but also plenty of songs on marital…
Turkey
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Turkey this week. Expect some gangsta rap, some dancefloor fillers and lots of romance.
