RIAA members create, market and distribute approximately 90 percent of all legitimate sound recordings produced and sold in the United States. The association is the official certification agency for gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards. It also sponsors an annual Cultural Award dinner, recognizing a person or organization that has made a distinct contribution to the industry. Rhythm and Blues Foundation 14th and Constitution Ave. 357-1654 Fosters wider recognition, financial support and historic and cultural preservation of rhythm and blues music through various grants and programs.
Sponsors benefit concerts and festivals to help amateur talent.
Encourages employment of minorities in music-related jobs in production of educational radio, TV shows and films. Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States 2550 Beverly Blvd. Licenses the broadcast and public appearance of music in Canada. Collects license fees from music users and distributes performance royalties to its members and foreign copyright owners, based upon the performances of their works in Canada. Its programs include but are not limited to placing interns, business conferences, educational seminars, regional meetings, networking and counseling.