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January 27, 2024 – 11:05 am

From 01/27/2024: Morgantown-based fiddler, guitarist and singer/songwriter Gray Buchanan previewing her SongSpace show at First Unitarian with Bertha and the Belles, 1/27 (7:30 pm), Shadyside.

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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.

Caller: Akil, Hip Hop on L.O.C.K.

July 9, 2016 – 11:00 am

From 07/09/2016: Akil from Hip Hop on L.O.C.K. gives his account of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade.

Caller: Jamar, Kennedy Blue Communications

July 9, 2016 – 11:00 am

From 07/09/2016: Jamar from Kennedy Blue Communications gives his account of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade.

Caller: Sonia, Pakistani American Association of Greater Pittsburgh

July 9, 2016 – 9:30 am
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From 07/09/2016: Sonia of the Pakistani American Association of Greater Pittsburgh gives her account of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade.

Propel Northside Radio Club: Week 1

July 8, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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As part of the Propel Northside Summer Camp, students rising into first through eighth grades visited our studios to talk about role models, their favorite animals, and tell a collaborative story.

Radio Camp 2016 – Week 2 – Neighborhood Stories

July 8, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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During week two, campers wrote and recorded stories about their neighborhoods, made guesses as to where Mr. Tad and Mr. Chad had gone, and produced some other stories and rhymes.

Camp FUN: Round Table Police Discussion

July 7, 2016 – 4:09 pm
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In the wake of recent police shootings, campers at Camp FUN had round table discussions about law enforcement.

Radio Camp 2016 – Day 5 – My Name

July 1, 2016 – 10:01 am
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On our fifth day, campers wrote, discussed and recorded the origin’s of their names. They were then asked, if they could change their namesake, what would they change it to?

Camp Fun: Getting to Know Each Other

June 30, 2016 – 4:42 pm
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In our first session together – and especially because it was only the second day of camp – Radio Campers shared a little about themselves. Check out their responses below and get ready for some great audio from these groups as the summer rolls along.

Radio Camp 2016 – Day 4 – Animal Stories Pt. 2

June 30, 2016 – 3:13 pm
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Radio campers at Summer Dreamer’s Academy continued to write and record their animal-themed stories.

Radio Camp 2016 – Day 3 – Animal Stories

June 29, 2016 – 11:07 am
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On our third day, campers were inspired by Naveah’s impromptu animal story to write and record their own versions.