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.

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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!

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Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

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Interview: Giving it Forward, Together, Emily Anderson

December 16, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 12/16/2023: Emily Anderson with information about Giving It Forward,Together, an organization fostering inter-generational volunteerism.

Interview: FreeStore Wilkinsburg, Marita Garrett

December 9, 2023 – 8:20 am
FreeStore-Wilkinsburg

From 12/10/2023: Marita Garrett from Civically Inc on FreeStore Wilkinsburg, addressing economic challenges and reducing waste by distributing new & gently used clothes, household goods, and materials to community members, especially in times of financial stress and/or emergency.

Interview: CSA Performance Series, One Log Bridge

December 2, 2023 – 8:35 am
One-Log-Bridge

From 12/02/2023: Yan Pang (playwright), Jin Pang (erhu), Jason Noer (choreographer), Amanda Sun (vocals), and AJ DePetris (musical director, pianist), with a preview of One Log Bridge, running 12/7 (8 pm) and 12/8 (10 am and 8 pm) as part of the New Hazlett Theater Community Supported Art Performance Series.

Interview: Foster Love Project, Kelly Hughes

December 2, 2023 – 8:20 am
Angel-tree

From 12/02/2023: Kelly Hughes from the Foster Love Project, providing clothing, hygiene products, and support for youth in foster and kinship care as well as an annual Angel Tree Holiday Gift Program.

Interview: City of Asylum, Taras Filenko

December 2, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 12/02/2023: Pianist Taras Filenko discussing his show Spotlight on Ukrainian Culture at City of Asylum, showcasing Ukrainian music, poetry, and visual elements, 12/4 (7 pm), Northside.

Interview: Foundation of HOPE, Keith Kondrich

December 2, 2023 – 7:20 am
Foundation-of-Hope_Breakfast-with_Santa

From 12/02/2023: Keith Kondrich from Foundation of HOPE with information about its Breakfast with Santa, 12/9 (9 am), Penn Brewery.

In Studio Pop-Up: Holiday Show, Pittsburgh Savoyards

November 25, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 11/25/2023: The Pittsburgh Savoyards with selections from Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors and O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi, 12/1 through 12/16, Margaret Partee Performing Arts Center, Bellevue.

Interview: Pittsburgh Sound + Image, Steve Haines

November 25, 2023 – 8:20 am
Spang-Chalfant

From 11/25/2023: Steve Haines on Pittsburgh Sound + Image’s world premiere of 1920s feature-length documentary Spang’s First Century, 12/7, (8 pm), Harris Theater.

Interview: Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, Char Ross

November 25, 2023 – 7:50 am
Taxidermy

From 11/25/2023: PA Master Naturalist and hobby taxidermist Char Ross with information about Harmony In The Wild: Peaceful Co-existence with Wildlife 11/30, (6 pm) CC Mellor Library.

Interview: Steel City Squares, Jenn Gooch

November 18, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 11/18/2023: Jenn Gooch with information on the Steel City Squares November Square Dance, 11/25, (7 pm), Shiloh Center in Lawrenceville.