Remembering Malian singer Khaira Arby – the 'Nightingale of Timbuktu' | Songlines
Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Remembering Malian singer Khaira Arby – the 'Nightingale of Timbuktu'

By Andy Morgan

Malian singer Khaira Arby, known as the 'Nightingale of Timbuktu' died August 19. Andy Morgan pays tribute to her exceptional life and career.

Khaira Arby, Bamako 2014 © Andy Morgan -2.jpg

Khaira Arby in Bamako, 2014 ©Andy Morgan

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