Shakira

Biography

Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer, and model. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she began performing in school, demonstrating Latin American, Arabic, and rock and roll influences and belly dancing abilities. Shakira released her first studio albums, Magia and Peligro, in the early 1990s, failing to attain commercial success; however, she rose to prominence in Latin America with her major-label debut, Pies Descalzos (1996), and her fourth album, Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998).

Awards & recognition

• ★Latin Grammy Award — Best Urban Fusion/Performance · 2023
• ★Latin Grammy Award — Best Pop Song · 2023
• ★Latin Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 2023
• ★Grammy Award — Best Latin Pop Album · 2018
• ★Crystal Award · 2017