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The Global Countdown

The Global Countdown

By: Monocle
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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.

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Episodes
  • The art of the Brazilian telenovela soundtrack

    The art of the Brazilian telenovela soundtrack
    Aug 21 2025

    Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Brazil’s best-selling telenovela soundtracks and considers their cultural importance.

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

    Why Madonna’s seminal ‘Ray of Light’ influenced the sound of 2025
    Aug 14 2025

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

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    9 mins
  • The Global Countdown looks at the top songs worldwide including KPop Demon Hunters

    The Global Countdown looks at the top songs worldwide including KPop Demon Hunters
    Aug 7 2025

    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.

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    8 mins
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