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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Live Music: Zachary Lee

May 13, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 05/13/2023: A solo acoustic set with indie rock musician Zachary Lee.

Youth Express: Evan Wood, Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair

May 13, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 05/13/2023: Evan Wood (12, Mt. Lebanon Montessori School) on his entry in Carnegie Science Center’s Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

Youth Express: Future Roots Concert Preview

May 13, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 05/13/2023: Music and conversation with artist/producer Dallas Chapman (16, Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy) along with David Shoemaker and Kay Bey on the Future Roots Concert, 5/18, 4 – 8pm.

Interview: Friendship Flower and Folk Festival, Martha Ann Terry

May 13, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 05/13/2023: Martha Ann Terry on the annual Friendship Flower and Folk Festival, Baum Grove, 5/13 (11 to 3 pm).

Interview: Saltworks Theater Young Actors Studio, Louise van Mook

May 13, 2023 – 7:20 am
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From 05/13/2023: Louise van Mook from the Saltworks Theater Company discussing the Young Actors Studio program.

Live Music: SongSpace Preview, Brad Yoder

May 6, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 05/06/2023: Brad Yoder previewing 5/6 show (7:30pm), SongSpace at First Unitarian (Shadyside).

Youth Express: Elaine Gombos, Scholastic Writing Essay

May 6, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 05/06/2023: Elaine Gombos (12th grade, Shady Side Academy) talking about her Scholastic Writing Essay: “From Enemies to Lovers: Japanese War Brides and Their Influence on Multiculturalism in the United States”.

Youth Express: Yinzer Strings

May 6, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 05/06/2023: A special performance with an 8th grade ensemble from the North Hills School District: Grace Zhou (violin), Zoe Wyman (violin), Luke Mayer (violin), Zofia Szymanski (bass), Vasudeva Esplin (cello), Helen Lin (viola), Wyndsor Ussack (viola), and Melanie Lam (violin) under the direction of Allison Craig.

From There to Here… 2023

May 1, 2023 – 12:00 pm
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As part of their 2023 Social Studies unit, thirty-eight Winchester Thurston School fifth graders interviewed people who came to the Pittsburgh area from other parts of the world. Here are excerpts from these interviews, and the students’ reflections on this project. This collaboration between SLB Radio Productions, Inc. and Winchester Thurston School was funded by the City as Our Campus initiative

Live Music: Steve Pellegrino

April 29, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 04/29/2023: Accordion music and conversation with Steve Pellegrino.