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Q: What kind of music do independent artists play?
- A: Indie artists represent all forms of music: pop, rock, hip hop, jazz, country, classical, punk, new age, adult contemporary, metal, dance, folk, etc... All music that is not supported (owned) by a record company is independent, and that exists in all genres.
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Q: Aren't there other music industry associations already?
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A: Yes, but none that represent independent musicians exclusively. Record companies have always been well represented, but independent artists have not.
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CRIA - Canadian Recording Industry Association: Represents multi-national major record companies and some independent record companies that account for a large portion of Canadian music sales.MAJOR INDIE
CIRPA - Canadian Independent Record Producers Association: Represents the interests of Canadian independent record companies and their artists.UNSIGNED INDIE
CIRAA - Canadian Independent Recording Artists' Association:Represents the interests of independent recording artists that are not signed to a major or major indie record company.
