Carnival 2026 continues to showcase vibrant music and cultural storytelling, and Muhammad Muwakil of Freetown Collective joins us in studio to discuss the group’s latest releases.
Their new tracks for the season include Calypso (Keepers of the Flame), Sinking Ship, the Panorama collaboration Trouble with Boogsie Sharpe and Xplicit Mevon, and their chutney soca release Shake Up.
Muhammad reflects on the inspiration behind these songs, the success of their 2025 Calypso of the Year-winning track Take Me Home, and what fans can look forward to next from Freetown Collective, including their annual concert and future projects.