Biography
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Briannagh Dennehy Singer/Songwriter, Actor, Dancer, Briannagh does it all and, drawing inspiration from her own Caribbean-American roots, with all of the cultural abundance that entails, brings her own unique perspective to these art forms. Raised in the New York Metro area, Briannagh has had the opportunity to train, develop, and exhibit her artistic talents, including appearances in short films, television commercials, and singing in public venues. A year in Los Angeles (2015) enabled Briannagh to receive acting training specific for television and film and to participate in the performing arts of the West Coast, appearing in television shows and singing publicly. She has continued this relationship with the West Coast
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through repeated visits to Los Angeles in the intervening years. In June 2017, Briannagh performed at the Saint Kitts Music Festival, sharing the stage with such musical legends as Shabba Ranks, Goo Goo Dolls, Mavado, and Creedence Clearwater Revisited, as well as many others, representing a range of primarily afro-Caribbean musical styles. During 2016 and 2017, Briannagh wrote, recorded, and filmed a video for a new single, "Going Up," recorded and filmed videos for covers of "This is What You Came For" and "One Call Away," and is currently working on additional new material. She appeared as the principal actor in the music video of "Middle Middle" by French Jazz group Teach Kids Manners. During her time in Los Angeles, Briannagh appeared in episodes of several television shows, including her part as one of Amelia’s fans in an episode of "Bizaardvark" on Disney (“Frankie’s Got a Hater” in season one) and appearances on several Nickelodeon shows and some television pilots. She also continued with her songwriting, as she has done since her first single, "American Fab Kid," written and recorded in 2012, with a related music video recorded that year. Follow-up songs and related videos were "Everlasting Love" and "Stand Tall." Public performances in Los Angeles included singing Etta James' "At Last" at the "Nu Skool Sings Old School Awards," which was attended by some of the legends of
American television, such as Marla Gibbs. May 2014 brought Briannagh across the Atlantic to Durham, England to sing at the Harambee Pasadia Afro-Music Festival and at local schools. During 2014 she was also actively working on her songs. Although Briannagh performed publicly as a pianist as early as age six and began vocal training at age eleven. Within a year, Briannagh was one of the final four contestants in the youth category Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem (2013) as well as a finalist in Deborah’s Got Talent, a fundraiser for Deborah Heart Hospital in New Jersey (2013).
An accomplished pianist and vocalist, she is asked to perform in public throughout the year, including recurring yearly performances of the St. Kitt's National Anthem at the Sandy Point Benevolent Association Annual Gala in New York City. Additionally, Briannagh sang the US National Anthem at the opening of a professional minor league baseball game, and has performed the US National Anthem publicly on many other occasions as well. Earlier in her career, she appeared in television commercials and print advertising, in a short film entitled, “Cake” directed by a NYU Tisch School MFA student that was submitted to a film competition in 2013, and the films "Reconciliation," "Vigilante," and "Where's Jaime." Briannagh is currently accumulating material for her first album, assembled from the singles she has released to date as well as several new pieces she has been working on in 2018. These include material recorded in recent years such as "Going Up," "American Fab Kid," "Everlasting Love," and "Stand Tall." Although these songs span a range of musical styles, from Contemporary to 70s Pop, there is the recurring theme of inspiration in facing adversity with optimism and drawing on your inner strength to prevail. Briannagh Dennehy aims to inspire other girls her age through video, song and dance.
"Going Up," is an inspirational song, with Briannagh boldly stating her confidence in overcoming any obstacles placed in her way. Like "Going Up," the song “Stand Tall” is another inspirational effort in which Briannagh aims to encourage kids to believe in themselves and follow their dreams when other people are trying to discourage them. The single and video “American Fab Kid” reflect American diversity and pride. Her song "Everlasting Love" is an ode to the significant people in our lives who continue to inspire us. In this song, Briannagh honors mentors and guardians, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, coaches or anyone who serves as an inspiration for others.
American television, such as Marla Gibbs. May 2014 brought Briannagh across the Atlantic to Durham, England to sing at the Harambee Pasadia Afro-Music Festival and at local schools. During 2014 she was also actively working on her songs. Although Briannagh performed publicly as a pianist as early as age six and began vocal training at age eleven. Within a year, Briannagh was one of the final four contestants in the youth category Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem (2013) as well as a finalist in Deborah’s Got Talent, a fundraiser for Deborah Heart Hospital in New Jersey (2013).
An accomplished pianist and vocalist, she is asked to perform in public throughout the year, including recurring yearly performances of the St. Kitt's National Anthem at the Sandy Point Benevolent Association Annual Gala in New York City. Additionally, Briannagh sang the US National Anthem at the opening of a professional minor league baseball game, and has performed the US National Anthem publicly on many other occasions as well. Earlier in her career, she appeared in television commercials and print advertising, in a short film entitled, “Cake” directed by a NYU Tisch School MFA student that was submitted to a film competition in 2013, and the films "Reconciliation," "Vigilante," and "Where's Jaime." Briannagh is currently accumulating material for her first album, assembled from the singles she has released to date as well as several new pieces she has been working on in 2018. These include material recorded in recent years such as "Going Up," "American Fab Kid," "Everlasting Love," and "Stand Tall." Although these songs span a range of musical styles, from Contemporary to 70s Pop, there is the recurring theme of inspiration in facing adversity with optimism and drawing on your inner strength to prevail. Briannagh Dennehy aims to inspire other girls her age through video, song and dance.
"Going Up," is an inspirational song, with Briannagh boldly stating her confidence in overcoming any obstacles placed in her way. Like "Going Up," the song “Stand Tall” is another inspirational effort in which Briannagh aims to encourage kids to believe in themselves and follow their dreams when other people are trying to discourage them. The single and video “American Fab Kid” reflect American diversity and pride. Her song "Everlasting Love" is an ode to the significant people in our lives who continue to inspire us. In this song, Briannagh honors mentors and guardians, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, coaches or anyone who serves as an inspiration for others.
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