Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( born February 2, 1977), known professionally as Shakira is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer and model. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she began performing in school, demonstrating Latin, Arabic, and rock and roll influences and belly dancing abilities. Shakira released her first studio albums, Magia and Peligro, in the early 1990s, failing to attain commercial success; however, she rose to prominence in Latin America with her major-label debut, Pies Descalzos (1996), and her fourth album, Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998).
Background information
Birth name Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Born February 2, 1977 (age 36)
Barranquilla, Colombia
Genres
Pop,Latin, poprock, dancefolk world
Occupations
Singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, philanthropist, entrepreneur
Instruments Vocals,guitar,drums, percussion harmonica
Years active 1990–present
