HeyJaredBacktrack: An Atlanta Storytellers Podcast
Music has the power to transport us—to pull us back to another time, another place, another version of ourselves. Each episode returns to The Songs That Shape Us stage, replaying the moment a song became a time machine for one of Atlanta’s top storytellers.
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#17 - Kamaria Korta, Time (Clock of the Heart) (opens the original)
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In this fourth episode of Season 3 of Backtrack , Kamaria Korta tells the story of a friendship she once couldn't imagine living without. When that friendship begins to fade, Kamaria struggles to let go. Years later, hearing one of their favorite songs on the radio helped her realize that even though the relationship didn't last forever, the love they shared was no less real. You can watch Kamaria's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Time (Clock of the Heart)" here . Yo
#16 - Jean Woodall, If I Were a Carpenter (opens the original)
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In this third episode of Season 3 of Backtrack , Jean Woodall tells a story about falling in love after moving to New York City as a young woman. When that relationship ends in heartbreak, Jean discovers something unexpected in the middle of her grief. The little girl who had learned to keep her feelings tightly inside realizes just how deeply she is capable of feeling, and finally recognizes herself as a passionate woman. You can watch Jean's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendi
#15 - Charlie Parrott, Nuthin' But A "G" Thang (opens the original)
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In this second episode of Season 3 of Backtrack , Charles Parrott tells the story of his best friend, Corey, and the music they discovered together as teenagers growing up in Nebraska. Corey’s life was cut tragically short, but the way he saw the world never really left Charlie. Decades later, Charlie is still reminded by his friend that the boundaries might be a little farther out than he imagined. You can watch Charlie's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Nuthin' but
#14 - Cola Run, Safety Dance (opens the original)
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In this first episode of Season 3 of Backtrack , Cola Rum tells the story of a song he hated in the '80s and, for the record, still hates today. But over the years, something unexpected happened. Safety Dance became a way to connect with complete strangers and, as Cola puts it, somehow generate a little human love. You can watch Cola's story and see The Tabernacle Collective's live rendition of "Safety Dance" here . You can also find more stories and information about our upcoming live events at
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