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- ↑ Tom Masters; Jean-Bernard Carillet (2007). Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles. Lonely Planet. pp. 260–. ISBN 978-1-74104-727-1.
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- ↑ Betymie Bonnelame; Sharon Uranie (October 25, 2015). "Seychellois singer with a passion for Creole music Jean Marc Volcy, clinches regional award, voted 'Seychelles best artist' by Reunion's 'Les Voix de l'Ocean Indien'". Victoria, Seychelles. Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ↑ John Lablache; Sharon Meriton-Jean (March 29, 2015). "Jean-Marc and Sandra clinch top Airtel Music Awards – Mampi brings the 'wow' effect to Seychelles". Victoria, Seychelles. Seychelles News Agency . Retrieved August 23, 2016.
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