Are you curious about podcasts? At Podcast Wine Down, you’ll listen to a series of audio clips from a Spotify Original show Black Girl Songbook and join a discussion with Host Danyel Smith and moderator Se’era Spragley Ricks. Author and former Vibe editor-in-chief Danyel Smith celebrates and uplifts the talents and songs of Black women in the music industry. Each episode delivers in-depth discussions with songwriters, producers, and artists, paired with personal anecdotes from Danyel.

As we go behind-the-scenes of the making of this podcast, you’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for audio storytelling and some practical approaches for creating your own podcast or audio project.

The gathering is free - grab your favorite beverage and snack and join us online. RSVP below - all are welcome! We will send you instructions on how to join us beforehand.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Danyel Smith is the author of the forthcoming 'Shine Bright: A Personal History of Black Women in Pop' (One World / Random House, May, 2021). The former editor of Billboard magazine, Smith is also the former editor-in-chief of VIBE. Smith is also a former editor of Billboard as well. She has previously written for Rolling Stone, ESPN and NPR.

ABOUT OUR MODERATOR

Se’era Spragley Ricks is the associate producer of PRX Remix, PRX’s SiriusXM 24/7 channel of audio stories and podcasts, hand-picked from independent creators. Before joining PRX Remix, she was the community manager at PRX Podcast Garage D.C. She is also a voting member of The Podcast Academy.

Prior to producing, Se’era specialized in marketing, events, and special projects at WAMU 88.5, Daily Press Media Group, and Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts. Learn more at seerasharae.com.