Shakira
Birth name Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Born February 2, 1977 Barranquilla, Colombia
Genres Latin pop, rock en Español, pop rock, alternative, world, dance
Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, philanthropist, dancer
Instruments Vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums, percussion
Years active since 1990
Labels Epic, Live Nation Artists, Columbia, Sony Music Colombia
Associated acts Alejandro Sanz, Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana, Beyonce,
Gustavo Cerati
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born: February 2, 1977) known simply as Shakira, is a Colombian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer and philanthropist who emerged as a musical prodigy in the music scene of Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira revealed many of her talents in school as a live performer, demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll, Latin and Middle Eastern influences with her own original twist on belly dancing. Shakira is a native Spanish speaker and also speaks fluent English, Portuguese and Italian. Read more...
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December 09, 2010 Shakira's 'Sale El Sol' Music Video Gets Sneak Peek
Shakira is currently preparing "Sale El Sol" music video as her next treatment. Ahead of the premiere, a short snippet is offered, featuring the Colombian singer performing with a full band in a snowy forest, running out of a labyrinth and meeting the sun at the end of the long path. read more...
April 12, 2010 Shakira Visits Haiti for School Plan
Shakira toured the devastated nation of Haiti on Sunday, April 11 - meeting child survivors of January's earthquake while preparing to build a school in the ravaged Caribbean country. The "Hips Don't Lie" superstar met around a hundred youngsters who were left homeless after the massive quake and have been forced to live in tents in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
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December 08, 2009 Shakira Visiting «Wizard of Waverly Place»
«It's a very interesting episode,» Shakira says of her guest starring appearance, adding that she will be playing herself but not quite. Shakira makes a stop on "Wizards of Waverly Place" and she has even shot her part. The Colombian singer is a guest star on the Disney Channel show as one of Uncle Kelbo's creations. read more...
