The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
Latest Episodes
The best of European Pop
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco gets ready for the Euros by reviewing the best of European pop.
Elections special
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the number one songs from countries that have recently held elections: Belgium, India, Madagascar, Mexico and South Africa.
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.
