DOB: February 2, 1977
Where: Barranquilla, Colombia
Genres: Latin pop, pop, dance, world, electronic, pop rock, alternative, rock
Occupations: singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, philnathropist, dancer
Instruments: vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums, percussion
Years Active: 1990-present
Website: http://www.shakira.com/
Early Life
-Only child of Nidia Ripoll and William Mebarak Chadid
-Is of Italian, Lebanese, Spanish, Macedonian descent
-Has 8 older half siblings
-Her father is originally from the US, but moved to Barranquilla
Music Career
Other Stuff
-Her dancing is based on the art of belly dancing, which comes from her Lebanese heritage.
-On stage, she often performs barefoot
-In the videos for the songs Ojos Asi, La Tortura, Hips Don't Lie, Whenever Wherever, Beautiful Liar, She Wolf, you can see her belly dancing
Style
-Her music combines mainstream pop, and rock
