Shakira impact on society
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Cultural impact of Shakira
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. She is considered the most recognisable face of Latin music around the world.[1] With 100 millions of records sold, she is the best-selling Latin female artist of all time.[2][3][4][5] In 2024 Billboard placed her at number 17 on its list of "The Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century," being the only Latina to appear on the list.[6]
As of 2018, according to Forbes, 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.[7] Vogue writer Carla Ramirez referred to Shakira as the greatest Latin fe
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By Jane Han
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