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References
- 1 2 3 Ka Nin Chan at The Canadian Encyclopedia
- ↑ "Artist Summary | The JUNO Awards". junoawards.ca. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013.
- ↑ Chan Ka Nin List of Works (Retrieved 26 April 2013)
- ↑ Canadian Music Centre List of Works (Retrieved 26 April 2013)
