شاكيرا مغنية كولومبية لبنانية

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known simply as Shakira, is a Colombian-Lebanese singer, songwriter, and dancer born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia
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. She is widely recognized as the “Queen of Latin Music” due to her immense influence and success in the Latin music industry
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Shakira began her musical career at the young age of 13, signing her first record deal with Sony Music Entertainment
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. Her early albums, “Magia” (1991) and “Peligro” (1993), did not achieve commercial success, but she gained widespread recognition with her third album, “Pies Descalzos” (1995), which established her as a major Latin music artist
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Her breakthrough into the English-speaking market came with her fifth studio album, “Laundry Service” (2001), which included hit singles like “Whenever, Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes.” This album sold over 13 million copies worldwide and solidified her status as a global superstar
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Shakira is known for her eclectic musical style, blending Latin, rock, and pop elements, as well as her distinctive voice and energetic dance performances
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. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including multiple Grammy Awards and Latin Grammy Awards
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In addition to her music career, Shakira is also known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly through her Pies Descalzos Foundation, which focuses on providing education to underprivileged children in Colombia
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