Shirley Braha
Shirley Braha | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26, 1982 |
| Occupation(s) | Television producer, TV program creator, music label founder |
| Known for | owner of Marnie the Dog |
Shirley Braha (born December 26, 1982) is the adoptive owner of popular internet dog Marnie the Dog. She has also been a TV producer and creator of the music television show New York Noise (2003–2010)[1] and MTV Hive's indie music video show Weird Vibes (2011–2013).
Early life
[edit]Braha is a native of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 16, she started a record label called Little Shirley Beans Records.[2][3][4] From 2001-2002 she was programming co-director for the streaming internet radio site indiepopradio.com [2] At Smith College, Braha was a DJ at WOZQ and their Events Director.[5] In 2001, Braha was featured in YM Magazine as "One of the 21 Coolest Girls in America".[2] The Village Voice named her "Best D.I.Y. Go Girl Under 21" in their 2002 "Best of NYC" issue.[2]
New York Noise (2003–2010)
[edit]Braha created New York Noise, an indie-rock TV show, in 2003 while interning at NYC Media.[6][7][8] " She produced & edited the series.[6] The program showcased underground music in unusual ways.[1][3][4][6][9][10] Her production style "brought much needed originality to her field" according to the Village Voice.[4] According to the New York Times, it is "a groundbreaking show that has attracted a loyal following [9]"
Weird Vibes (2011–2013)
[edit]Shirley Braha was creator & producer of "Weird Vibes," a 30-minute indie music video show she developed for MTV Hive.[11] The show ran from August 2011 to September 2013.
Marnie the Dog (2012–2020)
[edit]Braha adopted an elderly Shih Tzu dog on December 20, 2012, and named her Marnie. Marnie became quite a celebrity when Braha began regularly posting photos of her on Instagram and Twitter, as well as video's on Vine in February 2014. Marnie died on March 5, 2020.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dodero, Camille. "Is New York Noise a Victim of NYC-TV's Post-Scandal Rebranding?". Village Voice. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ^ a b c d Phillips, Amy. </ "Best of NYC 2002: Best DIY Go Girl (Under 21)- Shirley Braha". The Village Voice. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ^ a b Fanelli, James. "NYC Show Aims to Fill MTV Video Void" (PDF). AM New York.
- ^ a b c Kramer Bussell, Rachel. "Best local music groupie - 2006: Shirley Braha". Best of NYC 2006. The Village Voice.
- ^ Harari, Yvonne. "New York Noise Interview With Shirley Braha". Image Magazine. Archived from the original on 2011-10-03.
- ^ a b c Carlson, Jen. "Shirley Braha, New York Noise". Gothamist.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ^ n/a. "Smith College People News". Smith College News. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ^ Katchen, Andrew (August 16, 2005). "Ch. 25's 'Noise' has its ear to the Underground Music Scene". NY Daily News.
- ^ a b Winnie, Hu (22 May 2006). "Hour After Hour, One Station Is Devoted to Pulse of New York". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ^ Phillips, Amy. "Best Unnecessary but Totally Rad Use of the City's Money, Music Division - 2005 : New York Noise". Best of NYC 2005.
- ^ McKinley, James (August 10, 2011). "MTV to Start Webcast Devoted to Emerging Bands". New York Times. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
- ^ "Marnie the Dog". Instagram. Retrieved 7 March 2020.