The Global Countdown

<p>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.</p>

The best of Catalan pop

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.

09-04
08:53

The Senegalese charts are big on romance

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.

08-28
07:58

The art of the Brazilian telenovela soundtrack

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Brazil’s best-selling telenovela soundtracks and considers their cultural importance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-21
11:26

Why Madonna’s seminal ‘Ray of Light’ influenced the sound of 2025

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.

08-14
08:43

The Global Countdown looks at the top songs worldwide including KPop Demon Hunters

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.

08-07
08:25

‘The Global Countdown’ looks at music worldwide, including ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

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.

08-07
08:25

Nigeria: One of the world’s most exciting music markets

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-31
06:11

Mexico

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.

07-24
07:16

Hong Kong

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.

07-17
07:02

Italy

Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top-five songs in Italy this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-10
08:52

‘Monocle Mediterraneo’ special

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.

07-03
09:17

Summer Playlist 2025, part two

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.

06-26
08:52

Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025

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.

06-19
09:27

Top 5 ‘Te reo Māori’ singles

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco and David Stevens look at the top five songs in the Māori charts, including those from Marlon Williams and Stan Walker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-12
09:27

Summer listening: Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s

Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s, ideal for summer listening. Plus: a song from Julia Mestre’s latest album after the artist featured in the summer edition of Konfekt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-05
09:33

Malaysia

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the tranquil Malaysian charts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-29
08:59

Argentina

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Argentine charts, including Maria Becerra, Emilia and more of the country’s biggest pop stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-22
08:00

Eurovision special: Five songs to hear this year

As Basel gears up for the big Eurovision final on Saturday, Fernando Augusto Pacheco guides you through the five songs that you need to hear this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-15
09:54

Portugal

As Monocle prepares to host a special spring market in partnership with Visit Portugal, Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top-five songs in Portugal right now, including the country’s most-celebrated rapper and some Angolan house music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-08
09:12

Canada

As Canada elects Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Great White North to hear the top songs by Canadian artists from Drake and The Weeknd to Tate McRae.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-01
07:21

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