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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When the Hungarian music charts turn political
23/04/2026 | 8 mins.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The UAE charts are a global peek to international music
16/04/2026 | 7 mins.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in the UAE this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The kings and queens of the Colombian charts
09/04/2026 | 10 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco lends an ear to the Colombian music charts for the appeal of collaborative project W Sound and a breakout hit by Aria Vega. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Balen – the Nepali prime minister topping the charts
02/04/2026 | 7 mins.
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the charts in Nepal, where the country’s new prime minister is number one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.