The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
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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.
Mexico
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Mexico this week. Expect some old-school hip-hop and a break-up song.
The Netherlands
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in the Netherlands this week. Expect an exciting mix of genres from the country hosting Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Kyrgyzstan
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Kyrgyzstan this week.
Kenya
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Kenya.
France
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in France this week. From a celebrated slam poet to good club-friendly tracks, it’s a chart to watch.
South Africa
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in South Africa. Expect plenty of amapiano, the country’s jazz-inflected house music.
