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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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: Mundo Debates, Ruhan & Alice

August 15, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 08/15/2020: Youth Express: HundrED Youth Ambassadors Ruhan Anjan Kartik (16, India) and Alice Coelho Machado (15, Brazil) join us live to discuss MUNDO, an intercultural debate competition where teams of 5 youth (each from a different country) have monthly debates about sustainable development goals, after which they conduct small projects to put their thoughts and ideas into concrete action.

Youth Express: Our Assignment from Fred Rogers

July 25, 2020 – 10:35 am
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From 07/25/2020: Lance Wilhelm, Adina Munin, Jean Daniher (Fox Chapel Area High School) on their documentary “Our Assignment from Fred Rogers” along with teacher advisor Ryan Devlin.

Youth Express: Nelson Morris

July 18, 2020 – 10:35 am
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From 07/18/2020: Nelson Morris (10th grade, Pittsburgh Westinghouse), one of two grand prize winners in the recent The Homewood Experience essay contest challenging students to share hopes and dreams for the future of Homewood along with Soleil Meade (Soleil Branding Essentials) and Sadik Roberts (Pyramid Pittsburgh, LLC.)

Youth Express: “Black Lives Matter Here”, 1Hood Media Benefit Show

July 4, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 07/04/2020: Gabriella Salvucci (15, Lincoln Park Performing Arts), Shyheim Banks AKA Treble NLS and Phat Man Dee join us on the morning after their participation in a Black Lives Matter Here – A Concert to Benefit 1Hood Media ( 7/3 at 7 pm) in support of 1Hood Media as they work to build liberated communities through art, education and social justice

Youth Express: Bonnie Synclaire

June 27, 2020 – 10:35 am
Bonnie-Synclaire

From 06/27/2020: Teen writer Bonnie Synclaire (18, Plum High School Graduate)

Youth Express: Jazz Trio from Center of Life

June 20, 2020 – 10:35 am
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From 06/20/2020: Center of Life youth jazz musicians Marcus Hicks (12th grade, Steel Valley, trumpet), Joseph Hodges (10th grade, Lincoln Park, keyboard), and Danny Evans (11th grade, Lincoln Park, drums)

Youth Express: The Berger Trio

June 20, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 06/20/2020: From Youth Chamber Connection, The Berger Trio featuring Jonah (senior, Harvard), Aaron (graduate, Pittsburgh Allderdice) and Gabriela (sophomore, Pittsburgh Allderdice) on their love of classical music and performance

Youth Express: Sloane Simon

June 13, 2020 – 10:35 am
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From 06/13/2020: Live remote performance with Sloane Simon (9th grade, Shadyside Academy)

Youth Express: Civic Activists from Pittsburgh Obama

June 13, 2020 – 10:25 am

From 06/13/2020: Pittsburgh Obama Class of 2020 graduates Chazzlyn Burke, Jaiell Eleam, and Amila Nikšić on their participation in recent demonstrations against racial injustice including a sit-in at Bakery Square.

Youth Express: Katie Liu

June 13, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 06/13/2020: Katie Liu (11th grade, Montour High School) joins us via phone to discuss her experience as a competition-level pianist