1. ^The Beat Volume 16 1997 - Page 62 "Another new Ahi-Nama release is by the sextet Arte Mixto. Their album Deseos (1009- 2) is filled with light yet intriguing tunes that gain a great deal from the rich voice of lead singer Iris Sandra Cepeda. Often, she uses creative overdubs ... She also proves to be a mean improviser as she shifts easily between subdued and powerful phrases. Her supporting cast includes wonderful acoustic guitar and violin work as well as great percussion by Carlos Manuel Veliz. While Deseos may prove to be a bit saccharin for hardcore Cuban music fans, Arte Mixto more than makes up for it with sincerity and energy."
2. ^Hispanic Link Weekly Report 1998 p.74 "ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SINGER STAYS: A U.S. tour by Cuban musical group Arte Mixto was cut short last week when one of its members, vocalist Iris Sandra Cepeda, said she would seek political asylum in the country. The singer's defection in Los Angeles forced the other members of the group to return to their home base in Cienfuegos, Cuba."