Shakira
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1977Barranquilla
Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer and guitarist (b. 1977). She is known for Latin pop, pop rock and dance music, and for her educational philanthropy.
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Who She Is
Shakira was born in 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is a singer, actor, choreographer, guitarist, composer, and philanthropist. She holds citizenship in both Colombia and Spain. Her music spans genres including pop music, Latin pop, pop rock, Latin rock, dance music, and folk music. She has been signed to record labels such as Sony Music, Epic Records, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., Columbia Records, RCA Records, and Live Nation Entertainment.
What She Is Known For
Shakira is known for her distinctive voice and hip-shaking dance moves, blending Latin rhythms with pop rock. She has won awards including Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album, Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album, MTV Video Music Awards, Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica, and Grammy Award for Best Music Video. She also served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and was a member of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics.
Her Place in Music
Shakira belongs to the worlds of Latin, pop, rock, folk, and electronic music, as well as dance and choreography. She is also recognized in business, philanthropy, and voice acting. Her music and philanthropy have made her a prominent figure in Latin music globally.
Conversing with Shakira
A conversation with Shakira would likely touch on her Colombian roots, her musical influences from rock bands like The Rolling Stones and The Cure, and her philanthropic work with UNICEF. She might discuss her experiences as a mother and her creative process blending Latin pop with rock. She is passionate about education and Hispanic empowerment.
Frequently asked
- Who are Shakira's children?
- Shakira has two sons: Milan Piqué and Sasha Piqué Mebarak, with her former unmarried partner Gerard Piqué.
- What awards has Shakira won?
- Shakira has won Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album, Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album, MTV Video Music Awards, Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica, and Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
- What is Shakira's role with UNICEF?
- Shakira served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for children's rights and education.
Connections
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Gerard PiquéLove«unmarried partner»
Antonio de la RúaLove«unmarried partner»
John LennonOther«influenced by»
PrinceOther«influenced by»
The WeekndOther«influenced by: Prince»
Lenny KravitzOther«influenced by: The Rolling Stones»
MadonnaOther«record label: Live Nation Entertainment»
Marc AnthonyOther«record label: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc.»
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- occupation
- singer·actor·choreographer·guitarist·composer·philanthropist
- country of citizenship
- Spain·Colombia
- genre
- pop music·Latin pop·pop rock·Latin rock·dance music·folk music
- member of