I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.

Shakira then decided to take a hiatus from recording so that Shakira could graduate from high school. Shakira recently[when?] performed two songs for two separate Haiti benefit events: "I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders and "Sólo le pido a Dios" by León Gieco. In August 1996 RIAA certified the album platinum status.

2 (2005) the latter of which spawned the best-selling song of the 2000s "Hips Don't Lie". Born and raised in Barranquilla Shakira began performing in school demonstrating Latin Arabic and rock and roll influences and belly dancing abilities.