Shakira has both set and shattered numerous music chart and world records.
She’s won three Grammy Awards, 12 Latin Grammys, was named the top-selling female Latin artist of all time in 2018, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and perhaps her most famous hit, “Hips Don’t Lie,” has amassed more than one billion streams on Spotify.
Now, the Colombian-born global superstar can add another honor to her decades-long career as she’s the subject of a new exhibition inside the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles.
“This exhibit offers a nuanced look at why Shakira is so important. It looks at her multifaceted career as a singer, a songwriter, a performer and dancer,” said Jasen Emmons, chief curator for the museum, as he stood in the exhibition, which opened to the public on March 4 and runs through February 2024.
“You will enter sort of what we like to think of as Shakira’s world,” he added.
Dubbed “Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience,” the exhibition is housed in the museum’s third floor Latin Music Gallery and includes more than 50 pieces from her personal collection and other items that span her nearly 30-year career like lyric sheets, photographs, outfits, videos and some seriously shiny guitars.
“She’s been a real pathfinder and groundbreaker in terms of showing how important Latin music is and having crossover success. I think she’s paved the way for a lot of artists,” Emmons said.
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, her career started with a more Latin rock-oriented focus, but evolved into multiple genres, from bachata and reggaetón to pop.
Part of her story is told through video presentations, including one room that’s sectioned off by gold string curtains where guests can sit on chairs and view early footage of the singer talking about her inspirations and performing some early songs.
In another enclosed room, fans can watch several of her music videos and listen to music critics talk about her impact…
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