Neighborhood Voices

Pittsburgh Obama: Homework

slbradio — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:17:14 +0000

9th grade students from Mr. Kevin Reid’s 2nd period civics class at Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 express their thoughts on the subject of homework as part of a project under the Carlow University Youth Media Advocacy Program.

Blazin Braniacs: Homework-Too Much of a Good Thing Is a Bad Thing

Da Real Deal: Too Much is Too Much

Sugar Anonymous: Homework

Propel Montour: Afterschool Radio Broadcasting Club

slbradio — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:01:21 +0000

Julianne, Latasia and Jasmine are students in the 4th and 5th grade at Propel Montour. Together, the three girls make up Propel Montour’s Afterschool Radio Broadcasting Club. Through a series of conversations, the girls have shared and recorded their thoughts and feelings about the Spring time, music, friendship, plans for the summer and much, much more.

The club will be culminating with an original project in which the club interviews their teachers and peers about the importance of Afterschool programs.

Jasmine – Mother’s Day Greetings

Julianne – Mother’s Day Greetings

Latasia – Mother’s Day Greetings

Live Music: Malcolm Holcombe

slbradio — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:53:44 +0000

Acclaimed performer and songwriter Malcolm Holcombe joins us, bringing his “unsettlingly beautiful” music to our studios. Hear Malcolm’s wonderfully raw voice deliver three songs and tell us a little about his life, both past and present, live on SLB.

Malcolm Holcombe

More information can be found at http://malcolmholcombe.com

Live Music: The Wreckids

slbradio — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:00:54 +0000

Scott Peterson and Sarah Siplak are the husband and wife duo ‘The Wreckids,’ creating satirical and poignant folk pop with beautifully blended harmonies. We’re pleased to welcome the group as they sing about consumer awareness, personal accomplishments, and zombies, live on SLB.

The Wreckids

More information can be found at http://www.facebook.com/wreckids

Big Sister Michele Cahill and Little Sister Syreena

slbradio — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:02:52 +0000

Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Sister Michele Cahill and Little Sister Syreena, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace. More information is available below.

Big Sister Michele Cahill and Little Sister Syreena

This segment is created in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.

Listen to the segments as they appeared on The Saturday Light Brigade.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

YES: Gilda’s Club Teen Writing and Art Contest Winners

slbradio — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:40:04 +0000

Gilda’s Club is a warm and welcoming place where men, women, teens, and children diagnosed with cancer, and family and friends, join with others to build social, emotional and informational support as a supplement to medical care. The 3rd Annual Gilda’s Club Teen Writing and Art Contest serves as a venue for teens who have personal experiences with cancer to express themselves. We’re pleased to have Zachary Lear, Rama Godse, Anandhini Narayanan, and Anna Dukovich in our studios sharing the pieces they composed, live on SLB.

Gilda’s Club Winners

More information is available at http://www.gildasclubwesternpa.org

Live Music: Anne Feeney and Friends

slbradio — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:30:52 +0000

Anne Feeney, labor heritage singer-songwriter, performs live in our studios along with Ginny Hildebrand and Tracy Drach.

Anne Feeney and Friends

More information about Anne, her activism and her music, can be found at www.annefeeney.com/

YES: Sophia Lee of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

slbradio — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:53:33 +0000

Harpist Sophia Sunha Lee is in 8th grade in the North Allegheny School District and a member of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra. We’re please to have her in our studios performing selections on her harp, live on SLB.

Sophia Lee of PYSO

More information about the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra can be found at http://www.pyso.us/

Propel Montour – 1st Grade – Personal Biographies

slbradio — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:25:40 +0000

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Personal Biographies

As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program, Propel Montour first graders wrote and illustrated personal biographies and recorded excerpts from these, while also learning about the technology used to make audio recordings. These 40 excerpts are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program and slbradio.org.

Andrew P.

Aniya H.

Aniyah J.

Anthony J.

Aonah B.

Ashleyn T.
Athan P.
Ayden E.
Chase J.
Conner H.
Da’Mahj C.
Darrius J.
Elena J.
Eric D.
Essence A.
Gavin L.
Gracie M.
Janai G.
Jayda B.
Juron W.

Justena G.
Kaniya B.
Kendall W.
Kevin C.
Kiersten K.
Lance W.
Malek H.
Matthew T.
Max C.
Megan K.
Mia M.
Mikayla W.
Olivia A.
Pamela S.
Rachel S.
Rosa V.
Sarah D.
Sarah G.
Selah W.

Propel Montour – Kindergarten – Animals on the Air

slbradio — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:56:06 +0000

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Animals on the Air

As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program, Propel Montour kindergartners shared information about animals through drawing, role play and storytelling, while also learning about the technology used to make audio recordings. Below are the stories they recorded about their favorite animals. These stories are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program and slbradio.org.

Allyson M. – Dog
Annabelle S. – Horse
Anthony T. – T-Rex
Brady B. – Monkey
Brandon B. – Monkey
Breylon J. – Chimpanzee
Caitlin G. – Pig
Cole F. – Fish
Grace L. – Cat
Jaden E. – Reindeer

Joseph S. – Monkey
Londyn R. – Monkey
Michael C. – Monkey, Shark
Morgan D. – Lion
Nicholas H. – Monkey
Nyiarra B. – Frog
Omar G. – Hawk and Blue Jay
Thai T. – Lion
Tomas F. – Lion
Tristana B. – Lion