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.

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.

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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Eurovision special: Five songs to hear this year

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;

A chronological journey through Best Original Score winners at the Oscars 

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top tracks in South Korea this week, from another Ive megahit to the smooth tones of Lim Young-woong.

Monocle Radio&rsquo;s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top tracks in South Korea this week, from another Ive megahit to the smooth tones of Lim Young-woong.

Eurovision special: Five songs to hear this year

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