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 Radio playlist
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks 50 songs to accompany the season. This week’s Global Countdown gives you a taste of the playlist. From ‘Miami Vice’ synths to Egyptian pop, this selection of songs will make you dance.
Monocle Radio’s winter playlist
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks 50 songs to accompany the winter season as the nights in the northern hemisphere draw in. This week’s episode provides a taster of the playlist, from Brazilian classics to South African house.
Austrian pop special
To celebrate the new issue of ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’ magazine, featuring a special Austria survey, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to Austrian pop from Falco to Conchita Wurst. Plus: the Austrian star to keep an eye on.
Tuning in to Italy
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Italian music charts.
The Global Countdown – global charts special
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the global singles charts. From K-pop to the new Mexican music that’s making us move, which song will take the number-one slot?
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.
