""I still feel like that girl writing rock songs in my bedroom in Barranquilla," said Colombian superstar Shakira, now nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. For many Latinas who came of age after 1995, Shakira taught us exactly how to wield a guitar and assume a power stance, demonstrating that even without being male, one had the freedom to rock."
"For the rest of the world, the Colombian-born superstar became the torchbearer for a globally-minded groove, which transcended nation and language in songs like "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie." So once the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced last month that Shakira was nominated for its 2026 class of inductees, it only felt right that such an agent of change deserved recognition in the annals of popular music history."
"Although she may seem like a wild card pick to some, she's already a highly decorated musician; she's won approximately 455 awards throughout the course of her career, including four Grammys, 15 Latin Grammys (including Person of the Year in 2009) and the MTV Video Vanguard Award in 2023."
Shakira, the Colombian superstar, has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class, competing against 17 other acts including Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, and Wu-Tang Clan. Throughout her career, she has won approximately 455 awards, including four Grammys and 15 Latin Grammys. Shakira inspired many Latinas by demonstrating how to wield a guitar and assume a power stance through her rock-influenced performances. Her globally-minded groove transcended nation and language through hits like "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie." Despite her current status, Shakira remains connected to her roots as a teenager in Barranquilla who purchased Nirvana's "Nevermind" at a local record store and later signed with Sony Music Colombia.
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