Khaira Arby, the renowned Malian singer and songwriter, earned the moniker "The Nightingale of Timbuktu" during her illustrious music career. Starting young, she mesmerized audiences with her voice at events, eventually gaining international acclaim in the early 2000s, notably at the Festival au Desert. Beyond Africa, she toured extensively, leaving a musical legacy admired for its fearless social and political commentary. Sadly, her passing has left a void, but her inspiring legacy lives on.