From Wikipedia, Shakira Shakira in Cannes, France on January 22, 2011 attending a music award ceremony. Birth name Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Born February 2, 1977 (age 34) Barranquilla, Colombia Genres Latin pop, pop, pop rock, dance, world, electronic Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, philanthropist, dancer Instruments Vocals, guitar, harmonica,drums, percussion Years active 1990–present Labels Sony Music Colombia, Sony Music Latin, Epic, Live Nation Artists Website shakira.com This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Mebarak and the second or maternal family name is Ripoll. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2, 1977),known professionally as Shakira (pronounced /ʃəˈkɪəɹə/, Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa]),is a Colombian singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia.
