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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia, where she was raised as well. Shakira began preforming in school, showing her latin, arabic, and rock and roll influences and her belly dancing abilities. Growing up Shakira was fascinated watching her dad on the type writer and asked for one, got one for christmas, and has been writing poetry since then. Shakira’s poetry eventually turned into songs. Shakira wrote her first song, titled “Tus gaffes oscuras”, which

country known for its ambition and drive, that legacy continues pushes generations toward not only a better future but towards the achievement of their goal. For many hard work and determination are the only parts needed on the trip to success and in Barranquilla, Colombia, one girl was able to understand. That girl put that theory into her own life in the hopes of accomplishing her only dream. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born with a gift that she had not yet discovered and for most of her childhood

Joselito is the most representative character of the Barranquilla Carnival, symbol of joy and celebration, that after four days of intense rumba, he dies. His body is cried and buried symbolically by the happy widows who shared with him his days of rumba. The funeral of Joselito is a symbolic farewell "to the

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known as pop singer Shakira, rock and Latin music, is famous for all albums sold during his successful career. But that's not so important to her, the American singer has a foundation called "Bare feet" and a family that cares more than his fame. Shakira is considered a hero by being good, changing the world, and never give up. Shakira is a Latin singer, who is 38 and is married to professional football player Gerard Pique. They have two children, Milan, &

issues at this time. The people are welcoming, friendly, and enjoyable to socialize with. I lived in Barranquilla, a city of nearly two million inhabitants, and is

Shakira Isabel Mebarak known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she began performing in school, demonstrating Latin American, Arabic, and rock and roll influences and belly dancing abilities. Shakira's first studio albums, Magia and Peligro, failed to attain commercial success in the 1990s; however, she rose to prominence in Latin America with her major-label debut, Pies Descalzos (1996), and her fourth album,

Columbia is on the top left part of South America. The people there have unique religion and culture, such as sports, food, celebrations and literature. Catholic practices have been mixed with Indigenous, African, and sixteenth century Spanish customs, like praying to a Patron saint who considered “more accessible” than God and villages have a patron saint who is honored each year. One example is the Festival of Saint Pope Francis of Assisi in Quibdó, Columbia. It is Sept. 3 - Oct. 5. It

(Author’s Last name #).Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born in Feburary 2 on a Wednesday.Her parents are William Mebarak Chadid and Nida del Carmen Ripoll Torado in Barranquilla ,Colombia (Day,94).Shakira is important because she got her career really quick and has her talent and flexibility to dance. Shakira grew up in Barranquilla, Colombia.Shakira's dad is a Lebanese and her mom is Colombian.An obstacle Shakira had to overcome was when Antonio de la Rua, son of former Argentine President Fernando

Beautiful tropical beaches at the north and west, for example, Cartagena and Barranquilla, two cities that are on the coast by the North. Also, there are deserts in the north, as well as grasslands, (Los Llanos), in the east. Dense forests fill Colombia's Amazon Basin, which takes up almost the country's entire southern half. In northwest

their influence on american culture would be a much different place. The famous latina I have chosen to represent is Sofia Vergara. She is know as a triple threat ih her own way. Vergara is a model, actress, and former comedian. Sofia grew up in Barranquilla, Colombia and was born on July 10th, 1972, to the loving parents Margarita Vergara Davila de Vergara and Julio Enrique Vergara Robayo. Sofia Vergara is a great role model for all. She has influenced the nation in many different ways. Because of