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: Nelson Morris

July 18, 2020 – 10:35 am
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From 07/18/2020: Nelson Morris (10th grade, Pittsburgh Westinghouse), one of two grand prize winners in the recent The Homewood Experience essay contest challenging students to share hopes and dreams for the future of Homewood along with Soleil Meade (Soleil Branding Essentials) and Sadik Roberts (Pyramid Pittsburgh, LLC.)

Interview: Propel Northside Free Store, Caroline Barmen

July 11, 2020 – 8:35 am

From 07/11/2020: Carrie Barmen with details on the Propel Northside Community Wellness Center Free Store, providing fresh produce, bread, personal care items, clothing, and healthy living activities to the Northside.

Youth Express: “Black Lives Matter Here”, 1Hood Media Benefit Show

July 4, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 07/04/2020: Gabriella Salvucci (15, Lincoln Park Performing Arts), Shyheim Banks AKA Treble NLS and Phat Man Dee join us on the morning after their participation in a Black Lives Matter Here – A Concert to Benefit 1Hood Media ( 7/3 at 7 pm) in support of 1Hood Media as they work to build liberated communities through art, education and social justice

Youth Express: Bonnie Synclaire

June 27, 2020 – 10:35 am
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From 06/27/2020: Teen writer Bonnie Synclaire (18, Plum High School Graduate)

Interview: TRYPO Camp Crescendo, Jim Rodgers

June 27, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 06/27/2020: Jim Rodgers, Principal Contrabassonist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, with music samples and info on Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras Camp Crescendo.

Youth Express: Jazz Trio from Center of Life

June 20, 2020 – 10:35 am
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From 06/20/2020: Center of Life youth jazz musicians Marcus Hicks (12th grade, Steel Valley, trumpet), Joseph Hodges (10th grade, Lincoln Park, keyboard), and Danny Evans (11th grade, Lincoln Park, drums)

Youth Express: The Berger Trio

June 20, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 06/20/2020: From Youth Chamber Connection, The Berger Trio featuring Jonah (senior, Harvard), Aaron (graduate, Pittsburgh Allderdice) and Gabriela (sophomore, Pittsburgh Allderdice) on their love of classical music and performance

Interview: Max Emiliano Gonzales, GEMS

June 20, 2020 – 8:35 am
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From 06/20/2020: Artist, activist and educator Max Emiliano Gonzales a.k.a.”GEMS” discussing his recent Black Lives Matter collaborative mural along the Allegheny River

Interview: Joseph Hall, Hotline Ring! Virtual Fundraiser

June 20, 2020 – 8:20 am
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From 06/20/2020: Joseph Hall (Executive Director, Kelly-Strayhorn Theater) with details on upcoming programming as well as Hotline Ring! A Virtual Fundraiser benefiting 1HOOD Media, Boom Concepts, Dreams of Hope, The Legacy Arts Project, PearlArts Studios, and Braddock Carnegie Library Association, 7/16 (5:00pm to midnight)

Interview: Celeste Smith, Advancing Black Arts

June 20, 2020 – 7:20 am
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From 06/20/2020: Celeste Smith from The Pittsburgh Foundation on Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh