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- ↑ Freebury, Jane (2 April 1999), "Chirpy Sounds From The Mediterranean", Canberra Times
- ↑ "The Winners", Newcastle Herald, 13 October 1999
- ↑ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
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