Bibliography of works on Shakira

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Works on Shakira
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Shakira, thanks to her success, has been used as an example of improvement and success in several books.
Books in Spanish8
Non-Spanish books14
Essays and other works3

The life and work of the Colombian singer Shakira has generated various books that recount her life, experience and achievements. This is a list containing the different works written about Shakira, including biographies, magazines, and articles. [1] [2]

Contents

According to various journalists from the 1990s, the appearance of the singer Shakira was an event in the Latin market, her albums "Pies Descalzos" and "¿Donde Está los Ladrones?" They are considered by magazines such as Rolling Stone as essential for the Latin industry in its Latin pop and Latin rock fields, helping to open the doors for new women within these fields mostly dominated by men. [3] [4]

Many authors have written more than one book about Shakira from her biography to her cultural impact and these have been published in various languages such as English, Spanish and others. Published biographies on the singer include: "Shakira, Woman Full of Grace", [5] "Shakira", "Real Life Reader Biography, Shakira", "Shakira, Star Singer". Several being released only in Latin markets while others are released in English for the international market. At the present time, Shakira is used as an example of overcoming a Latino to succeed in the world without losing the culture that characterizes her or her identity, [6] citing her success since the first album, having success in Europe and how it has somehow managed to catapult the Latin music to the international market, bringing music in Spanish to various countries outside of Latin culture. [7] [8] She has been the subject of more than one scholarly articles as well. [9] [10]

Books written

2000 - Present

Book titleYearAuthor(s)PublisherPagesIdentifiersNotesRef(s).
Shakira "Woman full of grace"2001Ximena DiegoFIRESIDE Rockefeller Center156 ISBN   0-7432-1599-0 The biography concentrated on Shakira's childhood. [11]
Shakira "Mujer llena de gracia"
Shakira2002Wilson WayneMitchell Lane Publishers32 ISBN   1-58415-071-8 Examines the life of Latina pop rock artist and actress Shakira [12]
Musical imagiNation: U.S. "Colombian identity and the Latin music boom"2010María Elena CepedaNew York University Press255 ISBN   9780814716915 The book discusses the creative work and media personas of talented Colombian artists like Shakira. [13]
Shakira (High Interest Books)2003Ursula RiveraChildren's Press (CT)48 ISBN   0-516-27861-4 A board book containing Shakira's biography in words and pictures. [14]
What it's like to be Shakira2010Rebecca ThatcherHockessin, Del.: Mitchell Lane Publishers40 ISBN   9781584158516 Describes the life of music superstar Shakira. [15]
Shakira Star Singer2011Zella WilliamNew York: PowerKids Press28 ISBN   9781448814572 This book describes the life and career of Shakira, singer and songwriter. [16]
Shakira2007Holly DayDetroit: Lucent Books112 ISBN   9781590189740 An introduction to the life and career of the singer Shakira [17]
Shakira: Así es su vida2012Sandoval ReyesCupula (Libros cupulos), 201295 ISBN   9788448069964 The beginnings of Shakira, her struggle in the industry and her current success around the planet. [18]
Shakira: Pure Intuition2011Laura CorpaBarcelona : Difusión y Publicaciones.71 ISBN   978-84-8443-732-1 Current texts in Spanish about one of the most interesting characters: Shakira. [19]
Shakira2008Katherine KrohnMinneapolis : Twenty-First Century Books112 ISBN   978-0-8225-7159-9 A biography of the famous Colombian singer and song writer Shakira [20]
Shakira : Lo que nadie conoce2006María SánchezMéxico, D.F. : Debolsillo222 ISBN   0-307-39109-4 Biography of the Best Selling Colombian artist of all time. [21]
Shakira : Nueva diosa del rock2001Edgar GarcíaBogotá : Planeta, ©2001.208 ISBN   958-42-0103-4 The story of the most successful Latina of the moment contains images and text [22]
Shakira : International music star2015Sarah TieckMinneapolis, Minnesota : Abdo Publishing25 ISBN   978-1-62969-143-5 Biography of Shakira educational and informative for children and adolescents [23]
Shakira2021Patricia RamírezVero Beach : Rourke Educational Media31 ISBN   978-1-7316-4367-4 This book about pop star Shakira covers her talent, goals, rise to stardom, how she's changing the world.. [24]
Shakira - Una mirada desde el corazón2015Bonifacio VincenziColombia : Panesi Edizioni, 201535 ISBN   9788899289171 Este libro no es sólo un libro de Shakira, la cantante colombiana más amada y famosa en el mundo. [25]
Shakira : La star au grand coeur2007Thomas TolbiacParis : Éd. ESI, impr. 200764 ISBN   978-2-35355-018-0 L'ouvrage retrace la carrière de la chanteuse, auteur, compositeur, interprète, depuis sa naissance. [26]
Shakira : La bomba latina2007Arnaud BabionEnghien-les-Bains : Lagune, ©2007.191 ISBN   978-2-84969-055-0 There is talk of Shakira's success in popularizing the Latin rhythm throughout the world. [27]
Shakira, l'ange de Colombie2003Phil RandoLausanne : Favre, 2003.96 ISBN   9782828907563 It talks about how Shakira has been able to defy every obstacle to get where she is today. [28]
Shakira "La Diosa de la Luz"2001Anabel LeeEditorial La Mascara208 ISBN   9788479744625 Book about the life of Shakira who has become a global phenomenon. [29]
Shakira y Lady Gaga. : Sus Vidas.2010José AlmanzaCreateSpace, 201056 ISBN   9781456455361 Shakira and Lady Gaga. Their lives. concerts, music, tours, artistic work. [30]
Shakira: La rockera dai piedi scalzi2017Paolo ScarioniIndependently published153 ISBN   9788892333901 Book about Shakira's extensive and complete discography, videography, sales and success [31]
Shakira ojos asi2000Estheban ReynosoDistal (July 1, 2000)227 ISBN   9789875020504 Information about Shakira with her songs and several hits. [32]
SHAKIRA2007Rebecca Thatcher MurciaIluster Publishing32 ISBN   9781584156093 Full-color laminated covers - Side-sewn, reinforced library binding - Full Color photos throughout - [33]
Shakira - Unabridged Guide2012Ruth RubyLightning Source Incorporated, 2012214 ISBN   9781486197798 Complete, Unabridged Guide to Shakira. Get the information you need--fast! [34]

Related Research Articles

<i>Dónde Están los Ladrones?</i> 1998 studio album by Shakira

Dónde Están los Ladrones? is the fourth studio album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released on 29 September 1998 by Columbia Records and Sony Music Latin. After attaining success in Latin America with her major-label debut, Pies Descalzos (1995), Shakira met producer Emilio Estefan, who identified her potential to break into the US Latin market and became her manager. As co-producer, Shakira enlisted previous collaborator Luis Fernando Ochoa along with Pablo Flores, Javier Garza, Lester Mendez, and Estefan, who executive produced the album. Its music incorporates Latin pop styles, additionally experimenting with rock en español and Middle Eastern music sounds.

<i>Pies Descalzos</i> 1995 studio album by Shakira

Pies Descalzos is the third studio album and the international debut album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released on 6 October 1995, by Sony Music Colombia and Columbia Records. Its music incorporates Latin pop styles, additionally experimenting with pop rock elements. Looking to revive her struggling career after the commercial failures of her first two studio efforts Magia and Peligro, she assumed a prominent position in its production. As executive producer, Luis Fernando Ochoa co-wrote and co-produced each of the eleven tracks on the record with Shakira.

<i>Magia</i> (Shakira album) 1991 studio album by Shakira

Magia is the debut studio album by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira. It was released in June 1991 by Sony Music Colombia, with whom she signed a three-album recording contract. The record is a collection of pop ballads Shakira wrote since she was eight years old, with themes inspired from the experience hanging out with males, adventure stories, and dreams of living on the coast.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ojos Así</span> 1999 single by Shakira

"Ojos Así" is a song by Colombian singer Shakira from her fourth studio album, Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). Infused with nuances of Arabic pop, the lyrics tell of the singer traveling the world but not having seen eyes like her lover's. It was released as the album's fifth single in October 1999 by Sony Discos. It was written by Shakira, composed and produced by her, Pablo Flores, and Javier Garza. The song was later adapted into English by Gloria Estefan as "Eyes Like Yours" and included on her studio album Laundry Service (2001).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Estoy Aquí</span> 1995 single by Shakira

"Estoy Aquí" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, taken from her third studio album Pies Descalzos (1995). It was released in 1995 by Sony Music and Columbia Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written and produced by Shakira and Luis Fernando Ochoa. "Estoy Aquí" is a Latin pop song that lyrically discusses a willingness to correct a failed relationship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shakira discography</span>

Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira has released 11 studio albums, five live albums, two compilation albums, 68 singles and 62 music videos. With 95 million certified records worldwide, she is the highest-selling Colombian artist and the best-selling female Latin artist of all time. She is the only South American artist to peak at number one on the Australian Singles Chart, the UK Singles Chart, and the US Billboard Hot 100. Her singles "Hips Don't Lie" and "Waka Waka ", have achieved sales in excess of ten million units, becoming some of the best-selling singles worldwide.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tour Anfibio</span> 2000 concert tour by Shakira

Tour Anfibio is second concert tour by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira support of her fourth studio album Dónde Están los Ladrones? (2000). that started on March 21, 2000, in Lima, and ended on May 12 in Buenos Aires. The tour was sponsored by Nokia during the South American legs of the tour.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ciega, Sordomuda</span> 1998 single by Shakira

"Ciega, Sordomuda" is a song by Colombian singer Shakira from her fourth studio album, Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). A pop rock track, it utilizes mariachi trumpets and lyrically equates total love to a person being blind, deaf, and mute. It was released as the album's lead single on 4 September 1998 by Columbia Records and Sony Discos. The lyrics were written by Shakira. Its music was co-composed by Shakira and Estéfano, while produced by the singer and Lester Méndez.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shakira</span> Colombian singer (born 1977)

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music" and is noted for her musical versatility. She made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, Magia (1991) and Peligro (1993), she rose to prominence in Hispanic countries with her next albums, Pies Descalzos (1995) and Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). She entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international success of her singles "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist. Broadcast Music, Inc., described Shakira as a "pioneer" who extended the global reach of Latino singers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shakira videography</span>

Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira has released 64 music videos, 5 live albums, 8 films, and 4 documentaries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tú (Shakira song)</span> 1998 single by Shakira

"Tú" (transl. "You") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira from her fourth studio album, Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). On the ballad, the lyrics detail the singer offering herself and her possessions to her lover. It was released as the album's second single in 1998 by Columbia Records and Sony Discos. Its lyrics were written by Shakira, the music was composed by herself and Dillon O'Brian. Shakira also handled its productions along with Lester Méndez. The track's musical composition was originally intended for an album O'Brian never released.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Un Poco de Amor</span> 1996 single by Shakira

"Un Poco de Amor" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, taken from her third studio album Pies Descalzos. It was released on May 16, 1996, by Sony Music and Columbia Records as the fourth single from the album. The song was written and produced by Shakira and Luis Fernando Ochoa. "Un Poco de Amor" is a Latin pop song that incorporates reggae elements. Lyrically, it states that Shakira is waiting to find someone who loves her.

Luis Fernando Ochoa is an American musician, composer, record producer, art producer, sound engineer, arranger and backing vocalist known for his works with artists such as Shakira, Chayanne, and Ricky Martin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cultural impact of Shakira</span>

Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira has had a considerable impact on the musical landscape of Latin America and further afield. Further to this her career has seen longevity and cultural reach that has enabled Shakira to be a socially, culturally, and politically influential figure across the world. This has culminated in her receiving the honorific nickname of the Queen of Latin Music. To many she is considered the most recognisable faces of Latin music around the world. With 85 millions of records sold, she is the best-selling Latin female artist of all time. According to Forbes, in 2018 Shakira was the most commercially successful woman in Latin music through her album sales, thus making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Vogue writer Carla Ramirez referred to Shakira as the greatest Latin female icon in history and journalist Queralt Uceda from La Vanguardia credits Shakira for being largely responsible for the populatity of Spanish language music on a global level, while others credit her for being the pioneer, popularising Spanish music and paving way for other artists such as Bad Bunny and Karol G who enjoy worldwide popularity today. She is credited with opening the doors of the international market for a new generation of Latin artists.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shakira impersonator</span>

A Shakira impersonator is an artist who mimics or copies the look and sound of Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. Professional Shakira impersonators or tribute acts have been around since at least the mid-2000s, and continue to be highly popular due to Shakira's enduring appeal. Some tribute acts have performed in front of thousands of people in both Latin and other countries. Many Shakira tribute acts include in their repertoire a re-enactment of her presentations at awards ceremonies such as the Latin Grammys or her famous appearance at the Super Bowl. Some impersonators have performed on television programs, or in nightclubs and music festivals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shakira fandom</span> Community of fans of Colombian singer Shakira

Shakira fandom is the name given to the entire community of fans of the Colombian singer Shakira. The community is made up of people of all ages and different cultures. According to the book "Shakira Una Mirada desde el corazón" Shakira enjoyed a "cult" following in the Hispanic communities especially.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fashion of Shakira</span>

The fashion of Colombian singer Shakira, both inside and outside of music, has impacted trends, especially in Latin America, and she is currently considered a style icon. Her unique style in the 90s and early 2000s led to her being considered a "teen idol" throughout Latin America, parts of Europe, and North America.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Analysis of Shakira's musical work</span>

The musical works of Colombian singer Shakira have drawn the attention of music critics, and journalists, Shakira's songs from her first two international albums are the most analyzed due to their symbology, lyrics and concept of that time. Several of these analyzes have helped to understand a little more the ideals of the singer, her political and religious position as well as her inspirations for her first videos and songs. Likewise, the analysis of these works are used for works in various universities and colleges.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shakira as a feminist icon</span>

The Colombian singer Shakira throughout her career has been considered a feminist symbol and a representation of (Latin) women globally. Since the beginning of her career, several magazines highlighted her appearance in the audiovisual medium with a "unique" style of a young female artist, differentiating herself from other Latin artists. Currently the lyrics of her songs are analyzed by experts.

References

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  2. ↑ Farley, Christopher John (2001-09-15). "Shakira: The Making of a Rocker". Time. ISSN   0040-781X . Retrieved 2022-03-06.
  3. ↑ "Pies descalzos, el exitoso álbum de Shakira, cumple 25 años | Rolling Stone". 2020-11-01. Archived from the original on 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
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  6. ↑ Ortega, Mercedes. Todos me miran América Latina y el Caribe desde los Estudios de género: "Shakira como tecnología de género: Representaciones de la identidad femenina"
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  11. ↑ Diego, Ximena (2001). Shakira : mujer llena de gracia. New York: Libros en Español. ISBN   0-7432-1599-0. OCLC   47201284.
  12. ↑ Wilson, Wayne (2002). Shakira (1st print ed.). Bear, Del.: Mitchell Lane Publishers. ISBN   1-58415-071-8. OCLC   45668897.
  13. ↑ Cepeda, María Elena (2010). Musical imagiNation : U.S.-Colombian identity and the Latin music boom. New York: New York University Press. ISBN   978-1-4416-3661-4. OCLC   558991451.
  14. ↑ Rivera, Ursula (2003). Shakira. New York: Children's Press. ISBN   0-516-24333-0. OCLC   51336679.
  15. ↑ Murcia, Rebecca Thatcher (2011). What it's like to be Shakira. Eida de la Vega. Hockessin, Del.: Mitchell Lane. p. 4. ISBN   978-1-58415-851-6. OCLC   522429424.
  16. ↑ Williams, Zella (2011). Shakira : star singer. New York: PowerKids Press. ISBN   978-1-4488-1457-2. OCLC   522429231.
  17. ↑ Day, Holly (2007). Shakira. Detroit: Lucent Books. ISBN   978-1-59018-974-0. OCLC   87570938.
  18. ↑ Salvador, Reyes (2012). Shakira, así es su vida. Barcelona: Libros Cúpula. ISBN   978-84-480-6996-4. OCLC   804777815.
  19. ↑ Corpa, Laura (2011). Shakira : pura intuición. Barcelona: Difusión, Centro de Investigación y Publicaciones de Idiomas. ISBN   978-84-8443-732-1. OCLC   711808543.
  20. ↑ Krohn, Katherine E. (2008). Shakira. Minneapolis: Twenty-First Century Books. ISBN   978-0-8225-7159-9. OCLC   82673673.
  21. ↑ Sánchez A., María. (2006). Shakira : lo que nadie conoce. A. Sofía Sierra. México, D.F.: Debolsillo. ISBN   0-307-39109-4. OCLC   77483207.
  22. ↑ Ochoa Flash, Edgard García. (2001). Shakira : nueva diosa del rock. Bogotá: Planeta. ISBN   958-42-0103-4. OCLC   47789713.
  23. ↑ Tieck, Sarah (2015). Shakira : international music star. Minneapolis, Minnesota. ISBN   978-1-62969-143-5. OCLC   900196645.
  24. ↑ Gutiérrez, Jolene (2021). Shakira. Alma Patricia Ramírez. Vero Beach. ISBN   978-1-7316-4367-4. OCLC   1237654323.
  25. ↑ Vincenzi, Bonifacio (2015). Shakira: Una mirada desde el corazón (in Spanish). Colombia: Panesi Edizioni, 2015. ISBN   9788899289171.
  26. ↑ Tolbiac, Thomas, ... Shakira : la star au grand coeur. Impr. Clerc). Paris: Éd. ESI. ISBN   978-2-35355-018-0. OCLC   471011593.
  27. ↑ Babion-Collet, Arnaud (2007). Shakira : la bomba latina. Enghien-les-Bains: Lagune. ISBN   978-2-84969-055-0. OCLC   190797042.
  28. ↑ Rando, Phil (2003). Shakira : l'ange de Colombie. Lausanne: Favre. ISBN   2-8289-0756-2. OCLC   85302806.
  29. ↑ Lee, Anabel (2000). Shakira : diosa de la luz. Valencia: La Mascara. ISBN   84-7974-462-6. OCLC   48250632.
  30. ↑ Almanza, Jose (2011). Shakira y Lady Gaga : sus vidas. La Vergne, Tenn.: [publisher not identified]. ISBN   978-1-4564-5536-1. OCLC   733543852.
  31. ↑ Scarioni, Paolo (2017). Shakira : la rockera dai piedi scalzi. [S.l.]: a cura dell'autore. ISBN   978-88-923-3390-1. OCLC   1102372069.
  32. ↑ Reynoso, Estheban (2000). Shakira : ojos así. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Distal. ISBN   987-502-050-8. OCLC   54113254.
  33. ↑ Tatcher, Rebecca (2007). SHAKIRA. United States: Iluster Publisher. ISBN   9781584156093.
  34. ↑ Ruby, Ruth (2012). Shakira - Unabridged Guide. United States: Lightning Source Incorporated, 2012. ISBN   9781486197798.
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