The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
Latest Episodes
The Global Countdown – US election special
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to history to hear some of the best songs that topped the US charts during presidential elections. From a Ray Charles classic to a song that revolutionised R&B and even one of the best-ever ballads – it’s all…
The Global Countdown – Uruguay
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Uruguayan charts.
The Global Countdown – Kazakhstan
For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the sounds of Kazakhstan.
The Global Countdown – Turkish pop timeline
Coinciding with Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Istanbul, this week’s Global Countdown sees Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listen to some of the most important moments in Turkish pop history.
The Global Countdown – autumn playlist
For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews the new songs added to the Monocle playlist. From Clara Luciani to Brazilian samba, it’s a good selection for the cooler seasons.
The Global Countdown – Sri Lanka
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Sri Lanka
The Global Countdown – Middle East and North Africa
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in the Middle East and North Africa.
Estonia
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Estonia.
The Global Countdown – Lithuania
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Lithuania.
The summer of love
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews new music that has been added to our playlist. Expect shimmering sounds and breezy electro.
