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: Steel City Shakespeare, Pericles

August 21, 2021 – 7:50 am
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From 08/21/2021: Jeffrey Chips previews Steel City Shakespeare’s rendition of Pericles (2:00 PM on 8/21, 8/22, 8/28, 8/29 at Barry G. Schell “Bronx” Field).

Interview: Katy Dement, Summer 2021 Review

August 21, 2021 – 6:50 am
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issvale Library Artist in Residency, a program of the PA Council on The Arts, Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media, and Woodland Hills School District Summer Opportunity Camp.

Interview: Banana Split Celebration, Briana Tomack

August 14, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 08/14/2021: Briana Tomack joins us to talk about the Banana Split Celebration in Latrobe (August 20-21).

Interview: Kings of Harlem, Joyce Meggerson-Moore

August 14, 2021 – 7:20 am
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From 08/14/2021: Joyce Meggerson-Moore previews New Horizon Theater’s season opening with Layon Gray’s “Kings of Harlem”. (August 20, 21, 22)

Interview: Asphalt Art Project, Sara DeLucia

August 7, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 08/07/2021: Sara DeLucia from the Asphalt Art Project in Friendship on how a group of artists are painting the Baum Grove intersection.

Interview: Prepping Pittsburgh, Kate Lydon

August 7, 2021 – 7:50 am
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about the new exhibit Prepping Pittsburgh: Art Sustaining Community at BNY Mellon Satellite Gallery (August 7 – November 29, 2021). 

Youth Express: Youth Voice Coalition Preview

July 31, 2021 – 10:35 am
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From 07/31/2021: Aurianna Moore (Propel Braddock Hills), Christine Berry (Propel Montour) and DeAndre Josey (Propel Montour) with thoughts about self-advocacy, leadership, and the future as they prepare to attend this year’s PSAYDN Statewide Youth Voice Coalition.

Youth Express: Ron Buckner

July 31, 2021 – 10:05 am
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From 07/31/2021: Penn Hills native and rising Clarion University senior Ron Buckner talks about college life and his plans for the future.

Interview: Friendship Song Fest, Ben Shannon

July 31, 2021 – 7:50 am
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From 07/31/2021: Hear the story behind upcoming Friendship Song Fest (Aug 6 & 7 at Baum Grove Parklet – Roup Ave) from its organizer, Ben Shannon.

Interview: Walk Hazelwood, JaQuay Carter

July 31, 2021 – 7:20 am
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From 07/31/2021: JaQuay Edward Carter talks about art, history, and sustainability in Hazelwood to preview Walk Hazelwood: Art, History & Sustainability In The Neighborhood, a walking tour that begins (7/31) at 10:30AM in Hazelwood Green Plaza.