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About Shakira

Shakira was a contemporary Colombian singer. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll 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 on a global level, which in turn contributed to increased learning and use of the Spanish language worldwide. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Success — Insights on achievement, ambition, and reaching your goals
  • Music — The universal language of melody, rhythm, and harmony

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