Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer, born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is considered the greatest Latin American artist of all time with over 70 million records sold worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. Shakira is particularly known for her songs in Spanish and English, with the most famous ones being "Hips Don't Lie", "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", and "Whenever, Wherever". Shakira started her music career at a very young age, but only achieved international success with her third album, "Pies Descalzos", which was released in 1996. It was from there that Shakira's unique blend of Latin pop and alternative rock began to gain recognition abroad. Shakira's influence is not limited to music. She is also very active in various philanthropic causes. In 1997, she founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to provide quality education to vulnerable children in Colombia. Today, Shakira remains very active in the music industry while continuing her philanthropic work. Although her musical style has evolved over the years, she remains true to her Latin roots while experimenting with new genres and taking artistic risks.

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