Come Together Podcast

Shaka Mitchell
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The podcast that brings diverse guests together to share their experience and find common ground through music.

  1. APR 6

    Songs That Help You Heal, Remember, and Find Peace | A Powerful Conversation Grounded in Music

    On this episode of the Come Together Music podcast, Shaka Mitchell interviews Jason Caplan and Gilbert Smith. Jason an entrepreneur, musician, and founder of the Universal Language Room. Gilbert, aka, Chili G, is a rapper who also works in higher education administration.  Jason and Gilbert were asked to pick songs from their youth, that reminded them of a hero or mentor, that got them through a dark time, and songs that help them feel at peace. Here's a link to their song selections: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Lp8tmtT35iggkQthEZS02?si=rN1-sPV_QRWm6vSVRRYyVQ  Here's a link to their original song: https://divinesoulexperience.bandcamp.com/track/unity-one-god-one-human-family

    47 min

  2. JAN 29

    Nashville Mayor and Musician use Music to Bond - pt.2

    Part 2 of the conversation between Hon. Freddie O'Connell and Devon Gilfillian at the TEDx Nashville Mixtape event on January 7, 2026. We asked them for a song that they associate with community. Once again, the song selections were GREAT!

    19 min

  3. JAN 23

    Nashville Mayor and Musician use Music to Bond - pt.1

    The Come Together Music Project and TEDx Nashville partnered to host the first ever Mixtape event. We asked the Hon. Freddie O'Connell and Grammy-award nominated artist Devon Gilfillian to bring their song selections to the following questions: 1. If you were a DJ - what song would you play to get everyone on the dance floor? 2. What is a song that takes you back to middle school? 3. What is a song about someone or something you've lost? 4. What is a song that you associate with community? The resulting playlist was amazing: - September by Earth, Wind & Fire - Starry Eyed Surprise by Paul Oakenfold - Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice - All My Life by K-Ci & JoJo - Waiting in Vain by Bob Marley & The Wailers - So Long to U by Beautiful Small Machines - What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye - All Around the World (or the Myth of Fingerprints) by Paul Simon

    41 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Energy Anthems, Unexpected Faves, and Songs of Loss w/Music|Life|Social co-hosts

    The co-hosts of the ⁠Music|Life|Social⁠ podcast join Shaka to talk about songs that instantly give them energy, unexpected favorites, and songs about loss.

    1h 1m

  5. 11/07/2025

    Finding Harmony Across Faith

    The Come Together Music Project was glad to sit down with two friends who formed bonds despite their differing beliefs.   Matt Hawkins is the Executive Vice President for ⁠IRF Secretariat⁠, an interfaith nonprofit working to secure religious freedom around the world. J.T. Pinna is the executive director of ⁠Muslims for Muslims International⁠, a group committed to advocacy for the Muslim community and open, public discourse free of consequence, backlash, and fear.   On this episode, they talked about songs that remind them of Washington, DC, past friends, and hope.

    56 min

  6. 10/26/2025

    Come Together x We Made This Political

    Shaka is joined by the hosts of the "We Made It Political" podcast. It's a show where Lauren Hall and Lura Forcum talk together and with guests about what political science, psychology, and parenting has taught them about making politics better for everyone. On this episode they choose songs that remind them of best friends, parenting, and protests. It's a great conversation full of surprises.

    58 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    College, personal heroes, and community

    Shaka is joined by Dr. Tania Israel and Elizabeth Scharpf of the Ready to Be Strong podcast. They share: music from a college dinner party, songs about personal heroes, and songs about community. This episode covers everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the Boss. Oh, and LOTS of content for Swifties! Link to the playlist HERE.

    52 min

  8. 03/13/2025 ·  VIDEO

    Three fellows walk into a (musical) bar

    Aspen Civil Society Fellows, Dhani Jones and Jorge Lima, join Shaka to discuss songs that remind us of places, songs that speak to our personal leadership styles, and finally music that encourages strengthening community bonds. Songs reviewed and reacted to:  Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell I Love This Bar - Toby Keith Danza Kuduro - Don Omar, Lucenzo River - Leon Bridges Redemption Song - Bob Marley & The Wailers Wanna Be Cool - Nico Segal What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Frederic Chopin Mi Gente - Fania All Stars, Hector Lavoe Simunye (We Are One) - PJ Morton, Soweto Spiritual Singers

    53 min
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The podcast that brings diverse guests together to share their experience and find common ground through music.

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  • Creator
    Shaka Mitchell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023