The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
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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.
Turkmenistan
This week, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the biggest hits in Turkmenistan.
Germany
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best-selling German singles of all time.
United Kingdom
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes a look at the top hits in the British charts this week.
Japan
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the music charts in Japan, which include the successful duo Yoasobi.
South Africa
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the music charts in South Africa – expect plenty of ‘amapiano’.
Italy
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the Italian summer with the country’s top five hottest hits.
The Summer of Love
For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the summer of love, from astrological amour to an ode to the dancefloor.
