Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in the UAE this week.

Monocle Radio&rsquo;s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in the UAE this week.

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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Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the favourites to win in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the favourites to win in this year&rsquo;s Eurovision Song Contest.

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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.  

Fernando Augusto Pacheco bends an ear to Dutch Caribbean music. From Cura&ccedil;ao&rsquo;s World Cup song to Shermanology&rsquo;s celebration of Dutch Caribbean heritage and old-school house music.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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. 

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.&nbsp;

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