“You're a song written by the hands of God.” — Shakira Quote

You're a song written by the hands of God.

Writing in English was a major challenge. I didn't want other songwriters to write for me. I wanted to preserve the spirit of my songs in Spanish. I am the same Shakira in English as I am in Spanish.

The ALAS Foundation was born as a consequence and a continuation of what we are doing with Pies Descalzos. I started the Pies Descalzos foundation in Colombia when I was 18, and since then, I have been very involved in the crusade for education.

I am a person who has many dreams. But as soon as I accomplish one, I move on to the next. That's my fatal, absurd nature. Human beings are slaves to our dreams, and I am, too. Now I think I just want to share my musical proposal in its entire form.

Violinists' hands aren't the prettiest because of our nails and what our hands have to go through.

I have the biggest weapons in my hands. I can go a full 12 rounds at high speed.

I like hugging, holding hands or monkeying around with the people I like. That's my way of letting them know I like the them.

I give 110% while I am working. I know I do, because I have been doing this since I was nine. This is a way of life for me. So whether it be successful or not is not in my hands. I still do my job, the best I can.

For some reason, I spent my early thirties reading as much postwar Hungarian fiction as I could get my hands on.