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Best Live Performances of 2008

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Friday, December 26, 2008

In the second installment of a four-part series, Soundcheck highlights some of most memorable live performances in our studio this year. We revisit sets from pianist Marc-André Hamelin, Malian kora master Toumani Diabaté, and others.

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Toumani Diabaté and Marc-André Hamelin

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