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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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.

Youth Express: PA Technology Student Association Conference, Elena Xiao

April 29, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 04/29/2023: Elena Xiao (12, Ingomar Middle School) on her award-winning speech at the 2023 Pennsylvania Technology Student Association State Conference.

Interview: Ultimate Play Day, Adam Zahren & Nicole Stephens

April 29, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 04/29/2023: Adam Zahren from Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative and Nicole Stephens of Beltzhoover Consensus Group on Ultimate Play Day, a Remake Learning Days Event.

Interview: Vanka Block Party, Becky Gaugler

April 29, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 04/29/2023: Becky Gaugler talking about a new community-focused event from the Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka: The Vanka Block Party.

Interview: 2023 Best Books for Babies and Diaper Distribution, Lisa Dennis

April 29, 2023 – 7:20 am

From 04/29/2023: Lisa Dennis discussing the 2023 Best Books for Babies and Diaper Distribution event taking place 4/29 (10 am – noon) at the Carnegie Library’s Hill District Branch.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh’s Youth Civic Leadership Academy

April 22, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 04/22/2023: Camerin Barber (16, Springdale Jr. High School), Nehemiah Miles (15, South Allegheny School District), Carlos Wilcher (15, City High Charter School), and Ceazia Lee (15, Montour High School) to discuss their projects as part of Youth Enrichment Services’s Youth Civic Leadership Academy.

In Studio Pop-up: Walking the Dog Concert Series, Wil and Keith Kondrich

April 22, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 04/22/2023: Wil and Keith Kondrich with details from the 3rd Anniversary Walking the Dog Concert Series, an outdoor concert held every Wednesday at 7pm.

Youth Express: WPCTE Flash Fiction Writers

April 8, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 04/08/2023: Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English WPCTE Flash Fiction Contest honorees Silvia Visoiu, Aura Moon, and Estella Woodgrave, all third graders at The Ellis School.

Interview: CSA Performance Series, Morning Reckoning

April 8, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 04/08/2023: Kelly Trumbull with a preview of Morning Reckoning, running 4/20 (8 pm) and 4/21 (11 am and 8 pm) as part of the New Hazlett Theater Community Supported Art Performance Series

Interview: South Park Theatre 2023 Season, Lorraine Mzsanski

April 8, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 04/08/2023: Lorraine Mzsanski from South Park Theatre to announce the  2023 Mainstage season and 2023 Children’s Theatre Season.