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Slovakia’s new global pop star
17/09/2026 | 8 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the Slovak charts and the success of Adéla, Slovakia’s new global pop star.
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The wonders of Egyptian pop
10/09/2026 | 7 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the top Egyptian songs at the moment. Rest assured that there’s plenty of Tul8te and Amr Diab.
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An end-of-summer playlist celebrating Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference Lisbon
03/09/2026 | 8 mins.
In celebration of Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon, Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks a sunny collection of songs from the Lusophone world.
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Monocle Radio’s September playlist preview
27/08/2026 | 8 mins.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews Monocle Radio’s refreshed September playlist.
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Switzerland’s 2026 summer hits
20/08/2026 | 9 mins.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the summer 2026 hits in Switzerland.

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About The Global Countdown

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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