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.

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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.

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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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Live Music: Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six

August 20, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 08/20/2022: Live music and conversation with gospel-country band, Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six.

Interview: Prerna Chakkingal

August 20, 2022 – 10:35 am
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From 08/20/2022: Prerna Chakkingal (Grade 11, South Fayette High School) reflects on her TEDx event talks Your Difference is your Power (TEDxWhiting) and Pondering Over Feminism (TEDxInnovationDr).

Youth Express: Mia Clemons

August 20, 2022 – 10:05 am
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From 08/20/2022: A poem and interview with writer, Mia Clemons (Grade 9, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School).

Interview: Vocal Confluence, Susan and Steve Hawkins

August 20, 2022 – 8:20 am
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From 08/20/2022: Susan and Steve Hawkins preview Together Again, an annual performance by Vocal Confluence, a Pittsburgh-based mixed harmony barbershop chorus (8/20 and 8/21 at First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood, 120 East Swissvale Avenue).

Interview: Carrie Blast Furnaces Open House, JaQuay Edward Carter

August 20, 2022 – 7:50 am
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From 08/20/2022: Historian JaQuay Edward Carter presents Open House at the Carrie Blast Furnaces, an event by Rivers of Steel (8/20 from 1:00 – 5:00PM).

Live Music: Lindsay Liebro

August 6, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 08/06/2022: Live music and conversation with singer-songwriter Lindsay Liebro.

Youth Express: Jordyn Walker Poetry

August 6, 2022 – 10:05 am
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From 08/06/2022: Poet Jordyn Walker (Grade 11, Westinghouse Arts Academy) who recently attended the Youth Writers Camp (May 2022) at August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

Interview: Shiloh Farm Open House, Ryan Walsh

August 6, 2022 – 8:20 am

From 08/06/2022: Ryan Walsh on Grow Pittsburgh and their upcoming Shiloh Farm Open House (8/9 from 3-6pm at 7209 Thomas Blvd).

Interview: 3rd Avenue Folk & Arts Festival, Melody Tisinger

August 6, 2022 – 7:50 am
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From 08/06/2022: Melody Tisinger of Bottleworks on their 3rd Avenue Folk & Arts Festival (August 5 – 7 at 411 3rd Avenue, Johnstown PA). 

Live Music: Mirabelle Skipworth

August 2, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 08/02/2022: Live music and conversation with folk singer-songwriter, Mirabelle Skipworth.