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References
- ↑ Shand, John (30 August 2020), "Vazesh a soft-blowing trio that keeps opening up the options", Sydney Morning Herald
- ↑ Newstead, Al (20 October 2021), "ARIA Awards 2021 nominees — everything you need to know", Triple J Music News
- ↑ Nicholson, Stuart, "Spin Doctor", jazzwise
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