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- 1 2 "The story of "The President Sang Amazing Grace"". Zoe Mulford. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ↑ "New Single: Melkit joins Kronos for "The President Sang Amazing Grace"". Kronos Quartet. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
