Best Live Performances of 2011

Soundcheck | Dec 30, 2011

All this week, Soundcheck has shared some of the year's most memorable live in-studio performances. On this final day of the series, a listen back to highlights from British pop star Adele, R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, the Kronos Quartet and more.

VIDEO: You can watch many of the sessions from the "Best Live Performances" series on the WNYC Culture page

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