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References
- ↑ Tsakwe Ibrahim, Yarona CD liner notes.
- ↑ "Abdullah Ibrahim Trio* – Yarona", at Discogs.
- ↑ Abdullah Ibrahim, Cape Town, South Africa, 22 May 1995. Quoted on Yarona CD liner notes.
- ↑ Robert Taylor, "Abdullah Ibrahim - Yarona", Allmusic.
- ↑ The Penguin Guide to Jazz Core Collection List.
