Youth Expression Showcase

Our weekly radio program invites students in Grades K-12 to perform live on the air. Hear young musicians, singer/songwriters, photographers, writers, poets and other people who express themselves through the arts.

Oral History

SLB Radio’s Oral History Program connects teens with adult role models in their communities. Click here to listen.

Callers

Since 1978, The Saturday Light Brigade has broadcast LIVE spontaneous on-air phone calls from kids and adults as part of its Saturday morning radio program. Now you can hear some of the most memorable calls from people participating in on-air games and other participatory features or simply calling to tell us about something exciting.

Performance

Join us as we celebrate the original talent in our midst with these weekly archives of in-studio performances by regional and national musicians and artists. Folk, bluegrass, jazz, singer/songwriter, international, storytellers and more!

Interviews

Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

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Faison Back to School Event

August 20, 2018 – 11:21 am
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Youth Express microphones were rolling at Pittsburgh Faison for PPS’ Back to School event! Take a listen to students from all over the district to hear about the day’s offerings, as well as what they are excited for this school year.

Live Music: Alberta

August 18, 2018 – 11:05 am
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From 08/18/2018: Live music with Americana-Blues artist, Dave Boone performing as Alberta.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Winner, Jacob Ujhazy

August 18, 2018 – 10:35 am
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From 08/18/2018: 2018 Pittsburgh Concert Society Winner Jacob Ujhazy (15, Hopewell Senior High School) with selections on piano.

Youth Express: Investing Now

August 18, 2018 – 10:05 am
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From 08/18/2018: University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering Investing Now pre-college diversity program students Alaina Peeler (15, Penn Hills High School), Eliyah Roberts (15, Shadyside Academy), Nicola Kramer (14, Pittsburgh Allderdice), Nina Mathis (14, Pittsburgh CAPA), Riquetta Livingston (14, Pittsburgh Sci-Tech), Tilee Miller (15, Pittsburgh Sci-Tech), Vincent Foor (15, Pittsburgh Allderdice) and Sydney Williams (15, Chartiers Valley High School)

Live Music: Leslie Smith & Stephen Cunningham

August 11, 2018 – 11:05 am
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From 08/11/2018: Live performance with Leslie Smith and Stephen Cunningham along with a preview of Hickory Fest, featuring roots music and crafts honoring the legacy of Sue Cunningham to benefit Relay for Life of Tioga County and the Sue Cunningham Music Scholarship in the Wellsboro School District and Dreyfoos School (8/17 to 8/19)

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Winner, Hannah Ishizaki

August 11, 2018 – 10:35 am
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From 08/11/2018: 2018 Pittsburgh Concert Society Winner Hannah Ishizaki (18, Mt. Lebanon) with selections on violin.

Youth Express: Dagny Haglund

August 11, 2018 – 10:05 am
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From 08/11/2018: WQED Write on! contest winner Dagny Haglund (11, Environmental Charter School)

Interview: Josh Whiteside, The Education Partnership

August 11, 2018 – 9:20 am
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From 08/11/2018: In celebration of Kindergarten, Here I Come! 2018, Josh Whiteside, Executive Director of The Education Partnership shares details on the event.

Interview: Philip Bauerle, Garden in the Parks

August 11, 2018 – 8:20 am
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From 08/11/2018: Philip Bauerle with details on the free Garden in the Parks demonstrations featuring Penn State University master gardeners, Saturday 8/18 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at North and South Park

Northside Stories…

August 9, 2018 – 12:22 pm
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On May 7, 2018,in collaboration with Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, thirty-four 6th graders from Manchester Academic Charter School interviewed people who live and work on the Northside to learn more about its buildings, history and people. This audio contains excerpts from these interviews.This project was made possible with funding support from the McSwigan Family Foundation.