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Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.

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Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews a few tracks from the Monocle Radio autumn playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top five albums with the largest first-week sales in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India’s hit parade

India’s hit parade

2025-10-0907:46

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the most popular songs in India right now. From devotional tracks to rollercoaster romances, India’s hit parade has it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Egyptian charts, from pop king Amr Diab to the genre-bending Tul8te. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Portugal

Portugal

2025-09-2509:15

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Portugal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks five artists nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards that you should know, from Argentinean duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso to Venezuelan band Rawayana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The new J-pop wave

The new J-pop wave

2025-09-1108:19

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top five singles in the Japanese charts, from Snow Man’s ‘Charismax’ to new girl group Hana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best of Catalan pop, from icons such as Joan Manuel Serrat to pop diva Rosalía.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Senegal, including a mixture of romantic ballads and plenty of Mbalax, the country’s traditional dance music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Brazil’s best-selling telenovela soundtracks and considers their cultural importance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores how Madonna’s 1998 album, ‘Ray of Light’, influenced the sounds of 2025 from Addison Rae to FKA Twigs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs worldwide, from KPop Demon Hunters to a ballad that is the song of the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs worldwide, from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to a ballad that is the song of the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mexico

Mexico

2025-07-2407:16

Fernando Augusto Pacheco goes on a musical journey to Mexico, the country celebrated in our business special, ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hong Kong

Hong Kong

2025-07-1707:02

Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to Hong Kong’s music charts, including everything from the best of Cantopop to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Italy

Italy

2025-07-1008:52

Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top-five songs in Italy this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks the songs of the Mediterranean summer, from the beach bars of Bodrum to the sweaty clubs of Ibiza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco gives you another taste of our Summer Playlist 2025, from Mexican indie jams to sunny Brazilian pop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
French funk to Argentinian pop, Fernando Augusto Pacheco provides a taster of Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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