Shakira

Über Shakira

Born in Barranquilla, Shakira is the best-selling Colombian artist of all time and one of the most successful Latin musicians in history. She broke through in the mid-1990s with rock-tinged Spanish albums like 'Pies Descalzos', then crossed into the global mainstream with 'Laundry Service' (2001) and 'Hips Don't Lie'. Known for her distinctive voice, songwriting, and dancing, she has sold tens of millions of records and headlined the Super Bowl. Her 2010 World Cup anthem 'Waka Waka' is among the best-selling singles ever.