Culture: Winter playlist / Global
Dancing in the dark
As the nights draw in – at least, in the northern hemisphere – Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks 50 songs to accompany the season. From cosy evenings spent indoors to the perfect playlist with which to welcome 2025, we cover all the bases. Plus: we hear from some of the featured artists.
Morning sun
There’s nothing like the sunlight on a crisp winter morning. Allow these tracks to provide a gentle, warming accompaniment.
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Todo Dia Santo
Marcos Valle
Brazilian legend Marcos Valle delights with his breezy, effortlessly cool bossa sound.
Marcos Valle
Brazilian singer and producer
What are you listening to currently?
On the road, I like to listen to playlists that I’ve made. I’m also listening to Céu’s new album, Novela, which is very nice, very beautiful. She wrote lyrics for a song on my album, which I love. And to tell you the truth, I…