The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
Latest Episodes
Top five music markets
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the top five music markets, according to IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025.
Mexican music charts
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the increasingly influential Mexican music charts.
Carnival special
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates Carnival with the songs that Brazilians will be dancing to at this year’s festivities.
Estonian beats
Fernando Augusto Pacheco dances the day away while listening to the Estonian music charts, including the country’s extravagant entry for this year’s Eurovision.
Nepalese music special
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Nepal, including one by Kathmandu’s mayor, Balen Shah.
Exploring Finnish pop
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Finnish music charts, including a pleasure-seeking track by Erika Vikman and bars from the Finnish-Greek rapper Ares.
Thailand
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Thai music charts. From synth-inflected indie music to heartwarming ballads, it’s an exciting scene.
Sounds of South Africa
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best music from South Africa. Expect sultry amapiano mixes and dancefloor-ready tunes.
Top of the pops
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the most successful countries of the year when it comes to music.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco plays the top tracks from Kinshasa’s best discotheques in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
