Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: February 12, 2019

Mohamed Lamine TourÚ, C.M., C.Q.
MontrÚal, Quebec
Lamine TourÚ has devoted his life, his time and his talent to promoting African, Caribbean and Latin American cultures and music in Canada. The founder of the popular Club Balattou and the world-renowned Festival International Nuits dÆAfrique, he created a mosaic of languages and traditions that reflect CanadaÆs multicultural tapestry, one dance step and one rhythm at a time. Through the creation of an award celebrating world music, he is also supporting the careers of musicians and artistsùparticularly emerging talentùfrom Canada and elsewhere.ö