The Global Countdown
The Global Countdown
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.Social links:
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World Cup special: Groups A and B
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here to kick off our World Cup 2026 special as the number ones from Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, go head to head.
07:50
What's on Namibia’s music charts?
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at what's topping the music charts in Namibia.
07:19
A celebration of Bulgarian pop
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the energetic Bulgarian pop charts this week, including the Eurovision Song Contest winning Dara with ‘Bangaranga’.
08:39
The Eurovision songs that you need to know
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the five songs you need to know from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
11:24
Eurovision 2026 favourites
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the favourites to win in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
09:51
The sounds of the Dutch Caribbean
Fernando Augusto Pacheco bends an ear to Dutch Caribbean music. From Curaçao’s World Cup song to Shermanology’s celebration of Dutch Caribbean heritage and old-school house music.
07:05
When the Hungarian music charts turn political
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the top songs in Hungary this week. At times of big political change in the country, musicians also make their voices heard.
08:22
The UAE charts are a global peek to international music
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in the UAE this week.
07:59
The kings and queens of the Colombian charts
Fernando Augusto Pacheco lends an ear to the Colombian music charts for the appeal of collaborative project W Sound and a breakout hit by Aria Vega.
10:08
Balen – the Nepali prime minister topping the charts
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the charts in Nepal, where the country’s new prime minister is number one.
07:58