Three Shakira appearances in ‘The Tonight Show’ by Jimmy Fallon to celebrate the 20th anniversary ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
Shakira continues to fill headlinesalthough this time it is not for the tour ‘Women no longer cry World Tour‘who just started and has raised the Colombian star again as One of the most form of world pop. This time it is for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of his global anthem ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ With a presence in triplicate in the most famous latest night in the United States, ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon‘. During the month of May, the artist will have three confirmed appearances in the iconic program of NBC.
The first appointment will be the Tuesday, May 6in the Shakira show
will interpret your ‘hips don’t lie’ livethe issue that catapulted her to international stardom and that, two decades later, continues to dance to the world. The song, released in 2005 as part of her album ‘Oral Fixation, Vol. 2‘And in collaboration with the Haitian rapper Wyclef Jeanfuses Pop, Colombian cumbia and Latin folkand marked the first issue of both artists in the Billboard Hot 100 list on June 17, 2006, a milestone that Shakira wants to celebrate in style.
On the impact of this song, Shakira has declared on other occasions: “‘Hips Don’t Lie’ It was a turning point in my career. It is a celebration of my roots and Latin music, and I am proud to see how generations and borders have transcended. It is incredible to see how a song can unite so many people and become part of popular culture”, Said the singer on more than one occasion.
Exclusive interview on May 8
Thursday May 8will return to the program for a Background interview with Jimmy Fallonwhere Shakira will talk about the legacy of ‘Hips Don’t Lie‘, the creative process of their most recent album’ women no longer cry ‘and the details of the start of the world tour and their next passage through the United States: “This new album represents a Empowerment and freedom stage. It is a tribute to all women who have learned to transform pain into force”, Commented the artist in recent interviews.
But the celebration does not end there, At the end of May, Shakira will give again in the program, a special and emotional version of ‘Anthology’the 1996 ballad that has become one of the most beloved themes of its repertoire, a nostalgic wink for those who follow it since its inception.
The month of May will be especially intense for the singer, since the May 13 will begin the American stage of their ‘Women no longer cry World Tour’ at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The tour, which has generated an overwhelming input demand, will travel the main cities of United States and Canadaand consolidates Shakira as one of the most influential Latin artists of all time.
The best Latin pop artist in history
A few days ago Billboard presented its list of the ’50 best Latin pop singers of all time ”a selection that recognizes artists who have marked music in Spanish And they have inspired generations with their talent, creativity and legacy. From emotional ballads to unforgettable dance successes, These women have molded Latin popbreaking barriers and redefining the genre.
Number one occupies it, for its own merits, the Colombian Shakiraa woman who, according to the magazine “itselfNo other Latin American artist has broken more records and comes further than Shakira. Known in every corner of the planet for its versatile musical proposala Powerful voice and instantaneously recognizabledeep lyrics, unique choreographies and an impressive live show. It is a symbol of reinvention in music. ”
