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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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  • May 21 · 8 min

    A celebration of Bulgarian pop

    Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the energetic Bulgarian pop charts this week, including the Eurovision Song Contest winning Dara with ‘Bangaranga’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • May 14 · 11 min

    The Eurovision songs that you need to know 

    Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the five songs you need to know from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • May 7 · 9 min

    Eurovision 2026 favourites

    Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the favourites to win in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • April 30 · 7 min

    The sounds of the Dutch Caribbean

    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.

  • April 23 · 8 min

    When the Hungarian music charts turn political

    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.

  • April 9 · 10 min

    The kings and queens of the Colombian charts

    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.

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