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- ↑ Johnson, Martin (8 July 2021). "The Baylor Project: Generations (Be a Light)". JazzTimes. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ↑ Johnson, Martin (8 July 2021). "The Baylor Project: Generations (Be a Light)". JazzTimes. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ↑ The Baylor Project's Musical Journey To 2018 GRAMMY Nominees. Grammy.com, January 16, 2018.
- ↑ "Kenny Garrett and The Baylor Project win NAACP Image Awards". JAZZ.FM91. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
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