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She began her musical career in 1991, after signing a contract with Sony Music Colombia for three albums. -
After two failed attempts in 1991 and 1993, Shakira debuted on the Latin American recording market in 1995 with the album Pies descalzos, selling more than 4 million records. -
Shakira has often stated that she draws inspiration from Eastern and Indian music, which influenced many of her earlier works. She has also been influenced by her Arab heritage, which was a major inspiration for her worldwide hit "Ojos así". -
In April 2006, Shakira was honoured by the United Nations (UN) for her humanitarian work and the creation of the Pies Descalzos Foundation. -
Shakira and JLO were the firts two female latinas to perform in the Super Bowl(Miami) -
According to Forbes magazine, Shakira is the best-selling Latin artist in history. -
In 2023, she became the first female artist in history to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with a Spanish-language track, "Shakira: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53.