The new J-pop wave

Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews a few tracks from the Monocle Radio autumn playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top five albums with the largest first-week sales in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.