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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Michael Phillip Edwards’ “runt”

December 4, 2010 – 11:53 am
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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “runt,” a one man play by award-winning, Canadian/Jamaican writer/actor Michael Phillip Edwards. “runt” is a powerful autobiographical story of one man’s journey from cowering child to an autonomous man. We’re pleased to welcome Mr. Edwards live in our studios for a preview.

The Montgomery Fellowship Quartet

December 4, 2010 – 11:42 am
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As part of our ongoing series with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, we proudly welcome the talented Montgomery Fellowship Quartet, who’s members consist of the first chairs in the PYSO, live in our studios.

M.A.C.S. Holiday Reflections

December 1, 2010 – 3:41 pm

Students at Manchester Academic Charter School reflect on holiday traditions such as that sweet, sweet potato pie, Christmas light decorations, and family.

Shailen Abram

November 27, 2010 – 12:58 pm
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We’re pleased to welcome 12 year-old Shailen Abram, a very talented pianist and student at the Western PA School for the Blind, live in our studios.

Hannah Piston

November 27, 2010 – 12:19 pm
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As part of our ongoing series with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, this week we welcome talented 14 year-old Hannah Piston, playing harp live in our studios.

Personal Narratives from Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5

November 24, 2010 – 1:03 pm

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
These original compositions were written by the Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 …

Big Brother Tim Brett and Little Brother Michael

November 20, 2010 – 6:07 pm
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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 Brother Tim Brett and Little Brother Michael, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace.

Brad Yoder

November 20, 2010 – 5:47 pm
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Well known Pittsburgh singer-songwriter Brad Yoder joins us as a surprise guest and plays a song from his new CD.

Gemini Children’s Theater’s Velveteen Rabbit

November 20, 2010 – 5:24 pm
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The Gemini Theater produces original, interactive, children’s musicals which focus on artistic, cultural and educational themes. This week we welcome members of the cast of Velveteen Rabbit as they preview their production of this classic story.

Caring Place Benefit

November 13, 2010 – 4:08 pm
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Stephanie Bodner and Emily Morrison, third grade students at Reserve Primary in Shaler, along with their teacher Kim Young, organizer Stephen Bodner and musician Slim Forsythe, join us to discuss the Caring Program for Children, which enables students to raise funds to help provide healthcare coverage and immunizations for children from low income families.