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- ↑ "Hanine Y son Cubano".
- ↑ يا حبيبي تعال الحقني. YouTube.
- ↑ "Arabo-Cuban Album".
- ↑ "10908 km Album".
- ↑ "The Festivals Album".
- ↑ Beirut Havana. YouTube.
- ↑ Rahou. YouTube.
