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- British Library Sound Archives as Kathryn Lukas (33 items) and also Kate Lucas (2 items) both solo and with ensembles including Dreamtiger
- Kathryn Lukas page on the Indiana University Site
- Music workshop holds faculty concert Indiana Daily Student - Jul 16, 2008
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