# Building Bridges Through Music: Shaka Mitchell, Founder, Come Together Music

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Podcast: [How We Connected](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-we-connected-7614718)
Published: 2026-03-31T15:08:19+00:00
Episode link: https://www.chamberofconnection.org/
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Hosts Charlotte Massey and Aaron Hurst introduce How We Connected from the US Chamber of Connection. On the show this week: Aaron’s Seattle-to–San Francisco trip for Yankees games, a surprise reunion, and reflections on organizing local “connection” leaders into a collective “us” rather than isolated efforts. This week’s featured guest is Shaka Mitchell, based in Nashville, who leads the Come Together music project. He started a “song swap” during the pandemic, scaling it into the Come Together Music Project and podcast, using guided song prompts to deepen relationships and bridge polarization, with live sessions, audience participation, and plans to measure impact and train facilitators. 00:00 Intro and Welcome 01:57 Weekend Recaps 12:49 Chamber Updates 17:03 Meet Shaka Mitchell 17:42 From Connector Kid to Song Swap 22:38 Birth of Come Together Music 31:11 How It Works  48:25 Vision 51:41 Reflection --- How We Connected explores the conversations that power communities across the United States. Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey share what they’re building at the US Chamber of Connection and speak with leaders whose work strengthens local connection. Episodes offer human stories, practical insights, and ideas you can use in your own community. Aaron Hurst , Co-Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, is a longtime entrepreneur focused on purpose and community. He founded Imperative and the Taproot Foundation and wrote The Purpose Economy . Charlotte Massey , Co-Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, leads community programs nationally. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and former organizer and founder, she works at the intersection of civic life and entrepreneurship. Connect with Us www.chamberofconnection.org Shaka Mitchell, Founder, Come Together Music The Come…

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