A Garland for Linda | |
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Studio album by Various Artists | |
Released | 25 April 2000 |
Recorded | 10 August – 26 October 1999 |
Studio | All Saints Church, London |
Genre | Choral music |
Length | 55:11 |
Label | EMI |
Producer | John Fraser |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
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