Shakira (born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, February 2, 1977, in Colombia) is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and producer widely regarded as the most influential female Latin artist of all time. Often called the “Queen of Latin Music,” Shakira played a central role in bringing Spanish‑language pop and rock into the global mainstream while maintaining success in both Spanish‑ and English‑speaking markets.
Shakira is among the best‑selling female artists in music history, earning multiple Grammy Awards, over a dozen Latin Grammys, and charting No. 1 Latin albums across four different decades—a first for any woman. Her influence extends beyond music through acting, global event performances (including the Super Bowl LIV halftime show), and philanthropy via the Barefoot (Pies Descalzos) Foundation, which focuses on education for vulnerable children.
Following a highly public personal and professional reinvention in the early‑2020s, Shakira entered what many critics describe as a late‑career creative peak, combining cultural relevance, commercial dominance, and unprecedented touring scale.
Unlike some legacy pop stars who scaled back touring, Shakira is one of the most active superstars on the road in 2026. Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour runs from February 2025 through October 2026, making it her largest and most successful tour ever.
