Shakira biography timeline books
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From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Shakira, the world’s most popular Latin American singer.
As a child, little Shakira knew she was born to be performer. Even as a little girl, she was full of natural rhythm and she was obsessed with singing, writing songs and dancing whenever she got the opportunity.
At 14 years old she recorded her first album, and although it wasn't a success, she knew she had found her calling. She persevered, and within four years she had finally got her first hit! She soon became a Latin American icon, winning many awards and creating global hits across the world, becoming widely known as the Queen of Latin Music.
With her fame, Shakira started a foundation to help children in her native country, Colombia and other developing countries across the world, providing them with education and the chance of a better future.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustr
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Shakira
Chapter One: Beginnings
"Barranquilla is my land, my people, my family, my friends"
"I am a walking contradiction. A mix of elements that come from far and different worlds." That was how our artist described herself a couple of years ago, and she went on to explain: "But these elements are not in conflict, they coexist fredligt. I accept all of the contradictions within me and they accept one another." And no city could better represent Shakira's soul than the city where she was born. Just like her persona, in Barranquilla disparate and distant elements coexist in harmony and mutual respect.
Bathed by the Caribbean waters and visited by almost countless merchants since the colonial era, Shakira's home is one of the most joyful and vibrant cities in Colombia. Barranquilla is the most important port in the country, through which tons of coffee and petroleum are imported and exported, and through which almost every race in the world has passed. Since its founding in
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Shakira Biography Timeline
Biography Timeline Of Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
- Early Life
Born on 2 February in Barranquilla, Colombia
- Wrote Her First Song
Shakira wrote her first song "Your dark glasses" at the age of eight
- Debut Album
Shakira's debut album "Magia" was recorded with Sony Music when she was 13 years old
- International Song Festival
Shakira performed at International Song Festival.
- The Oasis
Shakira starred in the Colombian TV series The Oasis
- Pies Descalzos
The album "Pies Descalzos " was released in the Latin American countries
- Billboard Top Chart
"Pies Descalzos" reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums chart
- Platinum Status
RIAA certified the album "Pies Descalzos" platinum status.
- International Tour
Shakira went on to her first international tour, named simply the "Tour Pies Descalzos"
- Billboard
Her fourth studio album held the top spot on the