Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores how Madonna’s 1998 album, ‘Ray of Light’, influenced the sounds of 2025 from Addison Rae to FKA Twigs. 

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores how Madonna&rsquo;s 1998 album, &lsquo;Ray of Light&rsquo;, influenced the sounds of 2025 from Addison Rae to FKA Twigs.&nbsp;

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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Why Madonna’s seminal ‘Ray of Light’ influenced the sound of 2025

Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the charts in Nepal, where the country’s new prime minister is number one.

Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the charts in Nepal, where the country&rsquo;s new prime minister is number one.

Balen – the Nepali prime minister topping the charts

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.

Why Madonna’s seminal ‘Ray of Light’ influenced the sound of 2025

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