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- ↑ Cantor Louis Danto Bel Canto Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Cantor remembered for musical talent and giving nature, Canadian Jewish News [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ The greatest cantorial voices of all times
- ↑ Cantor remembered for musical talent and giving nature, Canadian Jewish News [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ Obituary, Cleveland Jewish News,Cantor Louis Danto was 81
