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      <url>http://www.afm.org/</url>
      <title>American Federation of Musicians</title>
      <desc>Founded in 1896, the AFM is an international union organized in the United States and Canada with its international headquarters in Toronto.</desc>
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   <item id="4065-1047423184" type="url">
      <url>http://www.artistsagainstracism.org/AARMain.cfm</url>
      <title>Artists Against Racism</title>
      <desc>Association of music artists taking a stand against global racism.</desc>
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   <item id="226816-1008161755" type="url">
      <url>http://www.islandnet.com/~ibullen/accc/</url>
      <title>Association of Canadian Choral Conductors</title>
      <desc>Professional non-profit organization for choral conductors.</desc>
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   <item id="226850-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.ccma.org/ccmatoday/index.htm</url>
      <title>Canadian Country Music Association</title>
      <desc>Furthers the interests of the industry, both domestically and internationally. Events, CCMA Awards archives, Hall of Fame, and links to artists, radio stations, magazines, record labels and organizations.</desc>
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   <item id="226836-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.cdja.org/</url>
      <title>Canadian Disc Jockey Association</title>
      <desc>Not for profit trade association for disc jockeys across Canada. News, trade shows, and membership information for DJs. Advice and directory listings for consumers.</desc>
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   <item id="226824-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.cirpa.ca/</url>
      <title>Canadian Independent Record Production Association</title>
      <desc>Trade association supporting independent Canadian music.</desc>
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   <item id="226822-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.cmhs.carleton.ca/</url>
      <title>Canadian Musical Heritage Society (CMHS)</title>
      <desc>Primary purpose is to give to Canadians the opportunity to discover the musical works of Canada's early composers.</desc>
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   <item id="226838-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.cmrra.ca/</url>
      <title>Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency</title>
      <desc>Issues licenses and collects royalties for the use of music on CDs and other products.</desc>
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   <item id="4066-1047423184" type="url">
      <url>http://www.coolname.com/coma/</url>
      <title>Canadian Online Musicans' Association</title>
      <desc>Exploring the roots of Canadian music by featuring artist listings, news, and information.</desc>
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   <item id="226840-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.cria.ca/</url>
      <title>Canadian Recording Industry Association</title>
      <desc>A non-profit trade organization that was founded in 1964 to represent the interests of Canadian companies that create, manufacture and market sound recordings.</desc>
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   <item id="226830-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.yorku.ca/cstm</url>
      <title>Canadian Society for Traditional Music</title>
      <desc>Dedicated to the study and promotion of musical traditions of all communities and cultures, in all their aspects, particularly in Canada.</desc>
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   <item id="226828-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://djin10.tripod.com/</url>
      <title>Disc Jockey Information Network</title>
      <desc>Offers a free Canadian DJ directory and supplier links.</desc>
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   <item id="226808-1008161755" type="url">
      <url>http://www.ecma.ca/</url>
      <title>East Coast Music Association</title>
      <desc>Official ECMA site. Organization and membership information, news, history, contacts, and events. Host of an annual conference and the East Coast Music Awards show.</desc>
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   <item id="4067-1047423184" type="url">
      <url>http://www.egre.mb.ca/</url>
      <title>Eckhardt-Gramatté Foundation</title>
      <desc>For the advancement of the composer S.C. Eckhardt-Gramatté   and the expressionist Walter Gramatté.</desc>
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   <item id="226820-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.factor.ca/</url>
      <title>F.A.C.T.O.R.</title>
      <desc>The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records.</desc>
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   <item id="226806-1008161755" type="url">
      <url>http://www.glenngould.ca/</url>
      <title>Glenn Gould Foundation</title>
      <desc>Promotes international and Canadian awareness of Glenn Gould's artistry and his ideas on music and technology.</desc>
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   <item id="226842-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.imfcanada.com/</url>
      <title>International Managers Forum (Canada)</title>
      <desc>The IMF helps give managers an opportunity for sharing and learning as well as a much-needed voice within the music industry.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="226818-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://cnet.unb.ca/achn/kodaly/</url>
      <title>Kodály Society of Canada</title>
      <desc>Information about the activities, membership opportunities and many resources about the Kodály education.</desc>
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   <item id="226848-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.promusica.qc.ca/</url>
      <title>La Société Pro Musica Inc.</title>
      <desc>Organization bringing chamber music to Montreal. Provides concert dates, photos and ticket information.</desc>
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   <item id="226832-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://AtlanticMusician.com/MaritimeFiddler/</url>
      <title>Maritime Fiddlers Association</title>
      <desc>Society of fiddlers committed to promoting and preserving old time fiddling. Benefits of membership, some highlights from their newsletter, and important dates to remember for fiddling events of the Canadian Maritimes.</desc>
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   <item id="226810-1008161755" type="url">
      <url>http://www.oc.ca/</url>
      <title>Orchestras Canada</title>
      <desc>Orchestras Canada is a non-profit national support organization for Canada's orchestras.</desc>
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   <item id="226844-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.pmia.org/</url>
      <title>Pacific Music Industry Association</title>
      <desc>PMIA's fundamental core activities are created to provide information about and professional development for their industry.</desc>
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   <item id="226846-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.socan.ca</url>
      <title>SOCAN</title>
      <desc>Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Collects royalties for all Canadian publishers.</desc>
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   <item id="226826-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.songwriters.ca/</url>
      <title>Songwriters Association of Canada</title>
      <desc>Features a member directory, events guide and membership information.</desc>
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   <item id="226852-1008161756" type="url">
      <url>http://www.vcn.bc.ca/cvpas/</url>
      <title>The Canadian Vocal and Performing Arts Society</title>
      <desc>A non-profit society that promotes, presents, supports and provides opportunities to young artists from British Columbia.</desc>
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