Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born
\nFebruary 2, 1977), known professionally as Shakirais a Colombian singer,
\nsongwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist who
\nemerged as a musical prodigy in the music scene of Latin America in the
\nearly 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira revealed
\nmany of her talents in school as a live performer, demonstrating her vocal
\nability with rock and roll, Latin and Middle Eastern influences with her
\nown original twist on belly dancing.<\/p>\n
Shakira will perform the official
\nsong of 2010 Football World Cup accompanied with the South African band
\nFreshlyground. Waka Waka is the official song, selected by FIFA and Sony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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