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- ↑ "Intersections: The Art Of Duo". The Malta Independent. St Julian's, Malta. January 7, 2007. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ↑ "New CD From Walter Micallef and friends". The Malta Independent. St Julian's, Malta. October 24, 2005. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
