Malouma Mint El Meidah, born on October 1, 1960, in Mederdra, Mauritania, is a distinguished singer, songwriter, and politician. Hailing from a griot family, she was immersed in traditional Mauritanian music from an early age. Malouma's innovative fusion of traditional sounds with blues, jazz, and electronic music has earned her the title "Diva of the Sands." Her bold lyrics address social issues such as women's rights and inequality, leading to both acclaim and controversy. In 2007, she made history by becoming the first person from the musician iggawen caste to serve in politics, elected as a senator in Mauritania. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malouma?utm_source=openai)) Malouma's discography includes notable albums like "Desert of Eden" (1998), "Dunya" (2004), and "Nour" (2007). ([casafrica.es](https://www.casafrica.es/en/person/malouma?utm_source=openai))