Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs at this year's Carnival in Brazil, from a disco-diva classic to a song about looking sexy on a jet ski.

Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs at this year's Carnival in Brazil, from a disco-diva classic to a song about looking sexy on a jet ski.

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.

Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world&rsquo;s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it&rsquo;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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Brazilian Carnival special: The songs to know in 2026

From Mexico to Brazil, Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the world’s rising music markets.

From Mexico to Brazil, Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the world&rsquo;s rising music markets.

Sampling the world’s rising music markets from Mexico to Brazil

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the chart-toppers in the world’s five largest music markets, from catchy country tunes and German hip-hop to a goodbye song by a Japanese boy band.

Monocle Radio&rsquo;s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the chart-toppers in the world&rsquo;s five largest music markets, from catchy country tunes and German hip-hop to a goodbye song by a Japanese boy band.

A look at who is topping the charts in the world’s biggest music markets

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Midnight Express’, Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the most iconic winners in the Oscars’ Best Original Score category.  

From &lsquo;Jaws&rsquo; to &lsquo;Midnight Express&rsquo;, Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the most iconic winners in the Oscars&rsquo; Best Original Score category.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brazilian Carnival special: The songs to know in 2026

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