Shakira
Shakira for Vogue in 2021
Born	Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (1977-02-02) 2 February 1977 (age 47) Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
Occupation	Singer-songwriter dancer record producer actress judge vaudevillian
Years active	1988–present
Height	157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Partner(s)	Antonio de la Rúa (2000–2010) Gerard Piqué (2011–2022)
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Pop Latin pop
Instruments	singing , guitar, piano, keyboards, drums, harmonica, synthesizers, percussion dulcimer, bass guitar
Labels	Columbia Epic Live Nation RCA Sony Music Latin Roc Nation
Website	shakira.com
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, or more simply known as Shakira (born 2 February 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia), is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Her famous songs include Hips Don't Lie (2006) and Whenever, Wherever (2001).

Noted to be a "global phenom" whose impact has "reached every corner of the world", Shakira has been described as an "artistic link between the west and the east" for popularizing Middle Eastern sounds in the West, and western sounds in the East (mainly the Middle East). Due to her heritage as a Colombian of Lebanese descent, she is perceived as particularly influential for Latino and Middle-Eastern musicians, and has been noted for introducing musical genres, instruments, and techniques from across Latin America, the Middle East, and other regions to a wider audience. Shakira is also credited with popularising music in the Spanish language on a global level.