Shirley Braha

Shirley Braha (born Dec. 26, 1982)is an American TV producer. She created the music television show New York Noise, which ran on NYC TV from 2003-2010.[1]

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Early life

Braha is a native 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)

Braha created New York Noise [1], an indie-rock TV show, in 2003 while interning at NYC TV.[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-present)

Shirley Braha is creator & producer of "Weird Vibes," a 30-minute indie music video show that she developed for an online subsidiary of MTV Networks.[11] The show launched in August 2011.

References

  1. ^ a b Dodero, Camille. "Is New York Noise a Victim of NYC-TV's Post-Scandal Rebranding?". Village Voice. http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2010/02/is_new_york_noi.php. Retrieved 28 July 2011. 
  2. ^ a b c d Phillips, Amy. </ "Best of NYC 2002: Best DIY Go Girl (Under 21)- Shirley Braha". The Village Voice. http://www.villagevoice.com/bestof/2002/award/best-d-i-y-go-girl-under-21-492734/</. Retrieved 28 July 2011. 
  3. ^ a b Fanelli, James. "NYC Show Aims to Fill MTV Video Void". AM New York. http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycmg/downloads/pdf/NYCTV_AMnewyork_04-03-06.pdf. 
  4. ^ a b c Kramer Bussell, Rachel. "Best local music groupie - 2006: Shirley Braha". Best of NYC 2006. The Village Voice. http://www.villagevoice.com/bestof/2006/award/best-local-music-groupie-493212/. 
  5. ^ Harari, Yvonne. "New York Noise Interview With Shirley Braha". Image Magazine. http://www.imageusa.com/index.php/home/75-jewish-personalities/81-new-york-noise-interview-with-shirley-braha. 
  6. ^ a b c Carlson, Jen. "Shirley Braha, New York Noise". Gothamist.com. http://gothamist.com/2008/03/27/shirley_braha_n.php. Retrieved 28 July 2011. 
  7. ^ n/a. "Smith College People News". Smith College News. http://www.smith.edu/news/people/200506.php. Retrieved 28 July 2011. 
  8. ^ Katchen, Andrew (August 16, 2005). "Ch. 25's 'Noise' has its ear to the Underground Music Scene.". NY Daily News. 
  9. ^ a b Winnie, Hu. "Hour After Hour, One Station Is Devoted to Pulse of New York". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/22/nyregion/22nyctv.html. Retrieved 28 July 2011. 
  10. ^ Phillips, Amy. "Best Unnecessary but Totally Rad Use of the City's Money, Music Division - 2005 : New York Noise". Best of NYC 2005. http://www.villagevoice.com/bestof/2005/award/best-unnecessary-but-totally-rad-use-of-the-citys-money-music-division-493454/. 
  11. ^ McKinley, James (August 10, 2011). "MTV to Start Webcast Devoted to Emerging Bands". New York Times. http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/10/mtv-to-start-webcast-devoted-to-emerging-bands/. Retrieved 18 August 2011. 

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