Shakira began her artistic journey at a young age, writing songs and performing in talent shows by age 10. Signed by Sony Music Colombia at 13, she released her debut album Magia in 1991. Though her early albums had modest success, she rose to prominence with Pies Descalzos (1995) and Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998), which established her as a Latin pop star. Her first English-language album, Laundry Service (2001), sold over 13 million copies worldwide, cementing her international fame with hits like “Whenever, Wherever” and “Underneath Your Clothes.”
Over the decades, Shakira has released multiple chart-topping albums, including Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010), and El Dorado (2017). She is also known for iconic singles such as “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” and “La Bicicleta.” Beyond music, she founded the Barefoot Foundation to support education for underprivileged children in Colombia. Shakira has won four Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards, and she continues to be a cultural icon, blending Latin, Middle Eastern, and pop influences in her work.