It's the most wonderful time of the year... because for the last few days, we've been listening back to the most memorable live sessions that were recorded in the Soundcheck studio in 2012. The competition was fierce this year -- but we think we've assembled two great shows.

Be sure to listen to yesterday's show here. Today, we hear from singer and pianist extraordinaire Regina Spektor, modern jazz/R&B/hip op pianist Robert Glasper, and breakout indie Afro-pop artist Sinkane.

Listen to the entire show up above, or check out each performance individually below.

Dr. Dog, "Lonesome" (Jan. 25, 2012)

Amanda Palmer, "The Killing Type" (Sept. 21, 2012)

Debo Band, "Asha Gedawo" (Oct. 19, 2012)

Regina Spektor, "Ballad Of A Politician" (May 29, 2012)

Vijay Iyer and Mike Ladd, "My Fire" (Sept. 17, 2012)

Sinkane, "Jeeper Creeper" (Nov. 8, 2012)

Anais Mitchell, "Ships" (Sept. 4, 2012)

Charles Bradley, "Why Is It So Hard?" (Dec. 1, 2011)

Rufus Wainwright, "Candles" (May 8, 2012)

Robert Glasper, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (Feb. 27, 2012)