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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Interview: Propel Northside Free Store, Caroline Barmen

May 23, 2020 – 8:20 am
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From 05/23/2020: Caroline Barmen with details on special hours for the Propel Northside Community Wellness Center Free Store for fresh produce, bread, and personal care items pickup on 5/23, 6/13, and 6/27 (10 to noon)

Youth Express: Rowan Belt

May 16, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 05/16/2020: Pianist Rowan Belt, a high school senior and active musician with Youth Chamber Connection.

Interview: Theodore Tolliver, COVID-19 Essentials Drive

May 16, 2020 – 8:20 am
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From 05/16/2020: Theodore Tolliver (14, Moon Area) joins us by phone to discuss his fundraising project to support people in need during COVID-19.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Music Academy Violists

May 9, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 05/09/2020: Pittsburgh Music Academy violists Alexis Bihary (8, Eisenhower Elementary), Gabriela Deleel (9 Dormont Elementary), Lipi Kairi (5, Mt. Lebanon Montessori School), Maya Kashlan (11, Markham Elementary) and Katerina Rowley (7, Markham Elementary) with selections via phone.

Youth Express: Harper Lola-Bee Finlay

May 2, 2020 – 10:05 am

From 05/02/2020: Harper Lola-Bee Finlay (9, North Allegheny) returns with original classical compositions and improvisation via phone.

Interview: Museum at Home, Zena Ruiz

May 2, 2020 – 8:35 am

From 05/02/2020: Zena Ruiz from Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh joins us via phone to discuss MuseumLab’s birthday contest and how you can be a part of the community singalong of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

Youth Express: Davis Morgenstern

April 25, 2020 – 10:35 am

From 04/25/2020: Pianist Davis Morgenstern (15, Interlochen Arts Academy) performs via phone.

Youth Express: Self-Seriousness, Ethan Beck

April 25, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 04/25/2020: Ethan Beck (16, Pittsburgh CAPA) of Self-Seriousness performing by phone.

Interview: The Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, Brawling Bard Theater

April 25, 2020 – 8:35 am
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From 04/25/2020: Brawling Bard Theater performers discussing plans to stream The Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, 5/1 to 5/3.

Interview: As You Like It, Steel City Shakespeare

April 25, 2020 – 7:50 am
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From 04/25/2020: Jeffrey Chips and Scott Pavlot of Steel City Shakespeare preview their Zoom performance of As You Like It (4/25, 7 pm). Proceeds benefit the West View Hub food pantry.