Based on a study by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Jamaica has one of the highest per capita rates of musicians in the world. The country has a rich musical heritage and a vibrant music industry that has produced globally renowned artists in reggae, dancehall, and ska.

(Recording Industry Association of America, Washington, DC, www.riaa.com.) A membership association of music recording companies. Its goal is to promote the record label industry and protect the rights of copyright owners. It was a major contributor to the SDMI digital distribution system. Spanning decades, RIAA's Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond awards for successful albums are coveted marks of achievements by musical artists. The IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) is the European affiliate to RIAA (www.ifpi.org). http://www.answers.com/topic/riaa?cat=technology

The Recording Industry Association of American (RIAA) and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) keep key statistics on all record industry sales. They can be located for research information through their websites through the following links, although, for specific artists, one may need to contact each, directly. (Information for sales for individual artists or groups will also be available through the specific production company representing each.):

http://www.riaa.com/index.php

http://www.ifpi.org/

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