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Mar 18, 2024 · For Shakira, 2022 was a year of heartbreak. Decades of hit singles and groundbreaking Latin-pop crossovers couldn’t insulate the Colombian pop star from personal upheavals. In the glare of ...
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (/ ʃ ə ˈ k ɪər ə / shə-KEER-ə, Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel meβaˈɾak riˈpol]; born 2 February 1977), known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music" and has been praised for her musical ...
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- Who Is Shakira?
- Early Life and Career
- Breakthrough: 'Pies Descalzos'
- International Stardom: 'Laundry Service'
- 'oral Fixation'
- 'The Voice'
- More Music: 'Shakira' to 'El Dorado'
- Super Bowl Halftime Show with J.Lo
- Personal Life
Shakira is a hugely successfully Colombian pop singer and dancer and has won multiple Grammy, Latin Grammy and American Music Awards. Known for hits like "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie," Shakira is the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time, with estimates of more than 70 million albums sold worldwide. Additionally, she has served a...
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia. With a Lebanese father and Colombian mother, Shakira honors both her Latino and Arabic heritage in her music. She wrote her first song at the age of 8 and signed her first record deal at 13.
After her first two albums flopped, Shakira took the reins of her third album, becoming involved in every aspect of its production. Released in 1996, Pies Descalzos, meaning "bare feet," sold more than 3 million copies. The album featured her trademark sound, a blend of Latin, rock and Arabic musical styles. Her follow-up record, Dónde Están Los La...
While hugely popular throughout much of the rest of the world, Shakira had not yet achieved a major record on the U.S. pop charts. In an attempt to increase her American fan base, in 1997, at the age of 20, the singer moved with her family to Miami, Florida, and taught herself to write songs in English. There, she enlisted Emilio Estefan, of Gloria...
Shakira returned to the Top 10 of the albums chart twice in 2005. She released the Spanish-language Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 in June of that year, followed by the English-language Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 in November. Fijación Oral, Vol. 1garnered Shakira her second Grammy, this time for best Latin rock/alternative album, while the English album produced...
In late 2012, Shakira was confirmed as a judge/coach on NBC's popular singing-competition show The Voice. Along with R&B singer-songwriter Usher, Shakira made her Voice debut on the show's season 4 premiere, which aired on March 25, 2013. Replacing Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green, Shakira and Usher joined returning judges/coaches Adam Levine and...
In March 2014, Shakira released a self-titled studio album, which included a track with her Voiceco-star Shelton. That same year, she took her signature grooves to the global stage again when she closed out the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Meanwhile, the Latin superstar continued working on her music. In October 2016, she dropped a new single, "C...
In September 2019, it was announced that Shakira would be joining forces with Jennifer Lopezfor the Super Bowl 2020 halftime show in Miami, Florida. "I feel incredibly honored and humbled to be, in a way, next to J.Lo, representing the Latino community that is such an important force in the United States," Shakira said. Taking the stage first for t...
Outside of her busy career, Shakira created the Pies Descalzos Foundation to help children in her native Colombia receive a quality education. She is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and was honored by the United Nations' International Labor Organization for her philanthrophic efforts in 2010. Shakira is in a relationship with Spanish soccer play...
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Sep 13, 2023 · Shakira didn't just 'cross over' — she created a new multicultural pop stardom. Her Video Vanguard Award win at the VMAs speaks to her transformative career. September 13, 202310:47 AM ET ...
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shakiraVEVO is the official YouTube channel of the Colombian superstar Shakira, where you can watch her music videos, live performances, interviews, and more. Subscribe to shakiraVEVO and enjoy ...
Feb 15, 2024 · Shakira announces her first album in seven years, featuring 16 tracks and eight singles, including her Latin Grammy-winning "Music Sessions Vol. 53". The album, which means "Women Don't Cry Anymore", will be released on March 22 and will be available on vinyl in four editions.
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