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- ↑ Unciano, Richard (1991). "Gankino, Kopanitsa & more in 11/16". Folk Dance Scene (July/August). US: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.: 12. Archived from the original on 2009-05-19. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
- ↑ Sleeve notes from East Wind, Tara Records CD3027, 1992.
- ↑ Sleeve notes from Mozaik – Live from the Powerhouse, Compass Records MOZCD01, 2007.