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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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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Youth Express: Poppy Seif

April 16, 2022 – 10:35 am
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From 04/16/2022: A musical performance by singer-songwriter and 2022 Remake Learning Days Youth Ambassador, Poppy Seif.

Youth Express: Scholastic Writers-Emma, Dylan, Grace & Julia

April 16, 2022 – 10:05 am
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From 04/16/2022: Scholastic Writing Awards Regional Honorees Emma Finnerty and Dylan Dunlap (both Grade 8, Chartiers Valley), Grace Fritsch (Grade 12, North Allegheny), and Julia Finke (Grade 10, Winchester).

Interview: “The Kid” at 100, Dan Kamin

April 16, 2022 – 9:35 am
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From 04/16/2022: Dan Kamin on “The Kid” At 100: Celebrating a Chaplin Masterwork” at the Harris Theatre (4/16 at 7:30 PM).

Interview: Soil Sisters, TaRay and Raynise Kelly

April 16, 2022 – 8:35 am
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From 04/16/2022: Raynise and TaRay Kelly founded Soil Sisters Plant Nursery, dedicated to ending food apartheid by providing fresh produce and seedlings to deserving local communities.

Interview: Ostara Spring Equinox Egg Hunt, Ayanna Jones

April 16, 2022 – 8:20 am
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From 04/16/2022: Ayanna Jones on the Ostara Spring Equinox Egg Hunt and Word Is Bond Bike Rental at Sankofa Village Community Garden/Farms (10:00 – 3:00PM on 4/16 at Susquehanna St & N Brushton Ave).

Interview: Historic Chinatown Dedication, Marian Lien

April 16, 2022 – 7:50 am
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From 04/16/2022: Marian Lien of OCA Pittsburgh on the Pittsburgh Historic Chinatown Dedication Celebration (1:00 PM on 4/16, Third Ave between Grant and Ross St.)

Interview: “Redefining Home” Lunch and Learn, Nicole Molinaro

April 16, 2022 – 7:20 am
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From 04/16/2022: Nicole Molinaro from Women’s Shelter & Center of Greater Pittsburgh on Redefining Home Lunch and Learn (4/21 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, virtual).

Interview: History of Negro Leagues, Samuel Black

April 16, 2022 – 6:50 am
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From 04/16/2022: Samuel W. Black, Director of the African American Program at Heinz History Center, on the virtual event History of Negro Leagues through McKeesport Heritage Center (4/21 at 6:30 PM).

Live Music: Pierce Dipner and the Shades of Blue

April 9, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 04/09/2022: Live music and conversation with trio Pierce Dipner and the Shades of Blue.

Youth Express: North Hills Middle School Orchestra

April 9, 2022 – 10:35 am
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From 04/09/2022: North Hills Middle School Orchestra with a collection of music recorded in SLB Radio’s Youth Media Center.