The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
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Monocle’s winter playlist
As 2023 approaches its outro, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco selects 100 songs for you to enjoy this winter. Here is a selection of five tracks to enjoy, whether you’re after a playlist for…
A celebration of the French charts
Fernando Augusto Pacheco honours the enduring appeal of France, which has topped the Soft Power Survey in the latest issue of Monocle, with a celebration of the country’s music charts.
Solomon Islands
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the most popular tracks in the Solomon Islands this week.
Norway
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the most listened to tracks in Norway.
Australian number ones
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates 40 years of Aria, the official Australian charts, looking back at six different number ones from the country’s artists.
Iceland
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Iceland’s top tracks – expect plenty of footballers singing and the country’s most-streamed album of all time.
Madonna
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates some of Madonna’s most influential songs in preparation for the beginning of her Celebration Tour in London.
Ghana
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top tracks in Ghana, from great gospel to one of the country’s biggest stars.
Vietnam
This week Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco plays the most listened-to tracks in Vietnam.
Luxembourg
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco surveys some of the most popular songs in Luxembourg.
