Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2, 1977), known simply as Shakira, is a two-time Grammy Award and eight-time Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. She is best known for hits like "Wherever, Wherever." See more about Shakira here.

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Inaugural Address

September 29, 1979, at the United Nations, Shakira called for the "opportunities to create and sustain a global movement on behalf of humanity." Shakira also called for an end to violence in Haiti, the most important movement for Haitian women since Mother Teresa. See also: Shakira...

• Born: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (1977-02-02) 2 February 1977 (age 43) Barranquilla, Colombia
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter, record producer, director, dancer, actress, philanthropist
• Years active: 1990–present
• Organization: Barefoot Foundation
• Partner(s): Antonio de la Rúa (2000–2010), Gerard Piqué (2011–present)
• Children: 2
• Awards: Full list
• Genres: Pop , rock , Latin
• Instruments: Vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums, cajón, sampler, keyboards
• Labels: Columbia, Epic, RCA, Sony Music Latin
• Website: shakira.com