The Global Countdown

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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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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 min
NOV 14

Tuning in to Italy

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Italian music charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 min
NOV 7

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 min
OCT 31

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 in there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 min
OCT 24

The Global Countdown – Uruguay

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Uruguayan charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 min
OCT 17

The Global Countdown – Kazakhstan

For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the sounds of Kazakhstan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 min
OCT 10

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 min
SEP 26

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 min

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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.