Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known simply as Shakira, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and dancer born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia
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. She is renowned for her Latin music, but she has also achieved international success with her English-language songs
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. Shakira’s unique style blends pop, rock, and Latin music, and she is famous for her distinctive voice and belly dancing performances
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Shakira began her career at the age of 13 with her first album “Magia” in 1991, but it was her third album “Pies Descalzos” in 1995 that brought her widespread recognition in Latin America
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. Her breakthrough in the English-speaking market came with the release of “Laundry Service” in 2001, which included hit singles like “Whenever, Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes”
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Throughout her career, Shakira has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, and has sold millions of albums worldwide
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. She is also known for her philanthropic work, particularly through her Barefoot Foundation, which aims to support education for underprivileged children in Colombia
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