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- ↑ Andrew Dansby (22 April 2007). "Pauline Oliveros Breathes Life Into Deep Listening". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
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- ↑ Alex Wukman (25 March 2011). "David Dove talks with FPH as Nameless Sound celebrates 10 years". Free Press Houston. Retrieved 24 January 2012.