The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
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Mongolia
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the exciting music scene in Mongolia.
Tanzania
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Tanzania this week.
Switzerland’s all-time greatest songs
After Switzerland’s victory at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the all-time greatest Swiss songs.
Eurovision 2024 favourites
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the bookies’ favourite Eurovision entries this year.
The Netherlands
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in the Netherlands.
Spring music, part 2
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco selects new music for the spring, from Khruangbin to Ege Zulu.
Spring music, part 1
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco selects new music for the spring, from Beyoncé to Dabeull.
Top music markets, part 2
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in some of the world’s biggest music markets.
Top 5 music markets
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in the five largest music markets
