The Global Countdown

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the most popular songs in India right now. From devotional tracks to rollercoaster romances, India’s hit parade has it all.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Egyptian charts, from pop king Amr Diab to the genre-bending Tul8te.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Portugal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks five artists nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards that you should know, from Argentinean duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso to Venezuelan band Rawayana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top five singles in the Japanese charts, from Snow Man’s ‘Charismax’ to new girl group Hana.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best of Catalan pop, from icons such as Joan Manuel Serrat to pop diva Rosalía. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Senegal, including a mixture of romantic ballads and plenty of Mbalax, the country’s traditional dance music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Brazil’s best-selling telenovela soundtracks and considers their cultural importance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores how Madonna’s 1998 album, ‘Ray of Light’, influenced the sounds of 2025 from Addison Rae to FKA Twigs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs worldwide, from KPop Demon Hunters to a ballad that is the song of the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs worldwide, from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to a ballad that is the song of the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco goes on a musical journey to Mexico, the country celebrated in our business special, ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to Hong Kong’s music charts, including everything from the best of Cantopop to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top-five songs in Italy this week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks the songs of the Mediterranean summer, from the beach bars of Bodrum to the sweaty clubs of Ibiza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco gives you another taste of our Summer Playlist 2025, from Mexican indie jams to sunny Brazilian pop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

French funk to Argentinian pop, Fernando Augusto Pacheco provides a taster of Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco and David Stevens look at the top five songs in the Māori charts, including those from Marlon Williams and Stan Walker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s, ideal for summer listening. Plus: a song from Julia Mestre’s latest album after the artist featured in the summer edition of Konfekt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the tranquil Malaysian charts.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Argentine charts, including Maria Becerra, Emilia and more of the country’s biggest pop stars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Monocle prepares to host a special spring market in partnership with Visit Portugal, Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top-five songs in Portugal right now, including the country’s most-celebrated rapper and some Angolan house music.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Canada elects Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Great White North to hear the top songs by Canadian artists from Drake and The Weeknd to Tate McRae. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.