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The Blind Boys of Alabama in the Soundcheck studio

Best Live Performances of 2008

Soundcheck

In a four-part series, Soundcheck revisits some of this year's most memorable live performances in our studio. Hear live sets from the Blind Boys of Alabama, Canadian violinist James Ehnes, Punch Brothers, jazz pianist Marc-André Hamelin, kora virtuoso Toumani Diabate, and others.

Bon Iver

Best Live Performances

Soundcheck

December 30, 2008

In the final episode of a four-part series, Soundcheck highlights some of this year's most memorable live performances in our studio. We revisit sets by Bon Iver, Cyro Baptista, the Calder Quartet, Abigail Washburn, and others.

cat power

Best Live Performances of 2008

Soundcheck

December 29, 2008

In the third episode of a four-part series, Soundcheck highlights some of this year's most memorable live performances in our studio. We revisit sets from Cat Power, Regina Spektor, Puerto Plata, Quartet San Francisco, Avishai Cohen Trio, and others.

Toumani Diabaté

Best Live Performances of 2008

Soundcheck

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.

The Blind Boys of Alabama

Best Live Performances of 2008

Soundcheck

December 25, 2008

In the first episode of a four-part series, Soundcheck highlights some of the most memorable live performances in our studio this year. We revisit sets from the Blind Boys of Alabama, Canadian violinist James Ehnes, bluegrass outfit Punch Brothers, and others.