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Shakira 샤키라

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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( shə-KEER-ə, Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel meβaˈɾak riˈpol]; born 2 February 1977) is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer. Referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music", she has had a significant impact on the musical landscape of Latin America and has been credited with popularizing Hispanophone music globally, contributing to increased learning and use of the Spanish language worldwide. She is also credited with opening the doors of the international market in popular music for other Latin artists. Her accolades include four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards.

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Verified facts

Shakira (샤키라) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Sony Music.

Details

• Genre: pop music, Latin pop, pop rock
• Awards: Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album, Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
• Birth Date: 2 February 1977
• Nationality: Colombian
• Profession: Singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer
• Latin Grammy Awards: 15
• Occupations: 싱어송라이터, 음악 프로듀서, 댄서

Source reconciliation

• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Shakira; KoreaAPI uses 샤키라 (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-16 · 3 verified snapshots.

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