Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the number one songs from the countries that topped our Soft-Power Survey this year.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the number one songs from the countries that topped our Soft-Power Survey 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.

The Global Countdown

Music soft-power special

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Uruguayan charts.

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Uruguayan charts.

The Global Countdown – Uruguay

For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the sounds of Kazakhstan.

For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the sounds of Kazakhstan.

The Global Countdown – Kazakhstan

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.

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.

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