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- 1 2 Elsie, Robert (2004). Historical Dictionary Of Kosova – Google Book Search. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-5309-6 . Retrieved 2008-03-29.
- ↑ "Rauf Dhomi - Films and Biography". www.filmovi.com. Retrieved 2008-03-29.
- ↑ "dasma arbereshe (Theatre, Revival) at the National Theatre of Kosova, Kosova". European Theatre Convention. Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2008-03-29.
- ↑ "COMPOSER CESK ZADEJA ATTENDED TO HIS LAST RESTING PLACE". TIRANA, AUG 22 Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) – By Flora Nikolla
- ↑ "President Jahjaga awarded honours to a number of personalities and organisations". Republic of Kosovo website
- ↑ RTK (6 August 2018). ""Dasma arbëreshe" opera e parë kosovare" . Retrieved 6 August 2018.
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