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References
- ↑ Guitar Foundation of America. "Past Winners: Guitar Foundation of America International Solo Competition Winners". Guitar Foundation of America. Archived from the original on 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
- ↑ "Executive Committee". Guitar Foundation of America.
- ↑ Naxos: The World's Leading Classical Music Label (November 2001). "MASTERS, MARTHA". Naxos. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
