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Shakira Mebarak

Singer-Songwriter & Global Pop Icon

Latin pop's crossover queen

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Shakira is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer and producer, one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time and a defining figure in pop's global crossover. Known for her distinctive voice, signature dancing and bilingual songwriting, she broke through worldwide with albums like 'Laundry Service' and hits including 'Whenever, Wherever' and 'Hips Don't Lie'. She has won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, sold tens of millions of records, and performed at the FIFA World Cup with the global anthem 'Waka Waka'. A multi-instrumentalist who writes and produces her own music, she is also a committed philanthropist and education advocate through her Pies Descalzos Foundation. Shakira remains one of the most influential artists to emerge from Latin America.

NationalityColombian
Date of Birth1977-02-02
GenderFemale
FieldMusic (Singer-Songwriter)
Notable For'Hips Don't Lie', 'Waka Waka'
Awards
(January 1991 to Present)35 years & 6 months

Sony / Epic Records - International

Recording Artist & Songwriter

Sold tens of millions of records to become one of the best-selling Latin artists ever.
Released era-defining hits including 'Whenever, Wherever', 'Hips Don't Lie' and 'Waka Waka'.
Won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards across her bilingual catalogue.
Wrote and produced much of her own music as a true singer-songwriter.
(January 2001 to Present)25 years & 6 months

Live Music & Pop Culture - International

Performer & Global Icon

Performed the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem 'Waka Waka' to a global audience.
Headlined the Super Bowl halftime show and major world tours.
Became a defining figure in pop's Latin crossover movement.
Influenced a generation of bilingual and Latin pop artists.
(January 1997 to Present)29 years & 6 months

Pies Descalzos Foundation - Colombia / International

Philanthropist & Education Advocate

Founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation to provide education for vulnerable children in Colombia.
Built and funded schools serving thousands of disadvantaged students.
Advocated globally for early-childhood education and children's rights.
Used her platform to champion education as a force for change.
Other Works
(January 1990 to December 1995)6 years

Barranquilla, Colombia

Early Music & Songwriting - Music

Began writing songs and performing as a child in Barranquilla, releasing her first albums as a teenager. Developed the songwriting and performance voice that would later cross over globally.
(January 1996 to December 2001)6 years

Latin & Global Music Industry

International Breakthrough - Music

Rose to stardom across Latin America with 'Pies Descalzos' and 'Donde Estan los Ladrones?'. Learned English and crossed into the global market with 'Laundry Service'.
Beyond Music

Pies Descalzos Foundation

Founded a foundation that has built schools and funded education for thousands of vulnerable children in Colombia. Education advocacy has been a lifelong commitment alongside her music.
Awards & Recognition

Grammy & Latin Grammy Awards

Recording Academy (January 2001 to Present)

Won multiple Grammy and numerous Latin Grammy Awards across her bilingual career. The honours recognise both her songwriting and her global impact on music.

Best-Selling Latin Artist

Music Industry (January 2006 to Present)

Ranks among the best-selling Latin music artists of all time with tens of millions of records sold. Her crossover success opened doors for Latin pop worldwide.
Popular Music
  • Vocals
  • Songwriting
  • Dancing
  • Bilingual Performance
  • Music Production
  • Live Performance
  • Stage Presence
  • Melody & Hooks
  • Multi-Instrumentalist
  • Genre Fusion
Signature Work

Laundry Service

Artist & Songwriter (November 2001 to November 2001)

Her English-language crossover album that made her a global superstar, led by 'Whenever, Wherever'. It introduced her distinctive sound to the worldwide pop market.

Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)

Artist (May 2010 to May 2010)

The official 2010 FIFA World Cup song, which became one of the best-selling World Cup anthems ever. It cemented her status as a truly global performer.
Languages

Spanish

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

English

Full Professional Proficiency

Portuguese

Professional Working Proficiency
Personal Skills
  • Creativity
  • Charisma
  • Reinvention
  • Work Ethic
  • Authenticity
Activities & Interests

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