Shakipedia: A Shakira Podcast

¡Nos fuimos a Miami! In this episode, we’re breaking down Shakira’s Up Close & Personal shows in Miami and sharing what it was like to experience some of the most intimate concerts of her career.We talk about:✨ What these Up Close & Personal shows were🎟️ Our experience getting tickets (including VIP packages)🛍️ Merch, setlist vibes, and how the shows differed night to night🌴 Alejandra’s chaotic journey getting to Miami🎶 Highlights from the December 27 showAnd — the best part — we also got to talk directly with members of Shakira’s band after the shows:✨You’ll hear mini interviews with:🥁 Brendan Buckley (drummer), who shares his favorite songs he’s written with Shakira🎻 Ihosvanni Conyedo (violinist), on playing Whenever, Wherever, his love for Antología, and the song that still “le rompe”🎸 Donald Alford (bassist), on discovering Shakira through Whenever, Wherever, translating Antología into English, and why Waka Waka means so much to himIf you want even more insight from Shakira’s musicians, don’t miss our earlier episodes Cómo, Dónde y Cuándo and Dónde Estás Corazón, where we interviewed her former bassist Joe Ayoub, who toured with Shakira during the Sale El Sol and El Dorado eras.🎧 Press play for an inside look at Shakira’s Miami shows.

What a year to be a Shakifan. 🐺✨In this special end-of-year episode, Cally and Alejandra break down Shakira’s biggest highlights of 2025 — mes a mes. From the launch of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour and record-breaking shows across Latin America, the U.S., and beyond, to rare setlist moments, surprise guests, new music, fashion, activism, and unforgettable fan interactions… este año lo tuvo TODO.Revivimos los conciertos más icónicos, los récords históricos, los regresos inesperados de canciones al setlist, colaboraciones sorpresa, premios, discursos poderosos y los proyectos que demostraron, una vez más, la evolución constante de Shakira como artista y como loba global.Whether you saw her live, followed every show online, or lived this year through clips, timelines, and group chats, this episode is a love letter to un 2025 inolvidable — and to la manada que lo vivió con ella.🎧 Dale play, revive la magia y cuéntanos:¿Cuál fue TU momento favorito de Shakira en 2025?We’ll read you in the comments, Shakifans!

In this episode of Shakipedia, we’re diving into one of the most controversial singles of the She Wolf era: “Give It Up to Me.”We break down the last-minute U.S. release chaos, the label politics that reshaped She Wolf, and why this Timbaland–Lil Wayne collab feels more like an industry experiment than a true Shakira song. From wandering CD stores on release day 🫠 to the song’s modest chart run, we unpack how Epic Records’ desperation for a U.S. radio hit led to one of the strangest single choices in Shakira’s career.We also talk about:Why this track sounds more like Timbaland ft. ShakiraThe Lil Wayne verse… and why it makes us deeply uncomfortableThe stepping choreography, Senju Kannon imagery, and the very confusing video choicesFan reactions, Shakira.com polls, and why “Men in This Town” and “Mon Amour” were ignoredWhether this song tells us more about 2009 pop trends than Shakira herselfPlus, we get into live performances that didn’t feel very Shaki, favorite (and least favorite) lyrics, and rate the song using our She Wolf appetites scale 🐺Shakifans, this one is messy — but culturally fascinating.¿Fue un error? ¿Un experimento? ¿O simplemente producto de la industria?🎧 Listen now and tell us what you think.

In this episode of Shakipedia, we’re diving into one of the most controversial singles of the She Wolf era: “Give It Up to Me.”We break down the last-minute U.S. release chaos, the label politics that reshaped She Wolf, and why this Timbaland–Lil Wayne collab feels more like an industry experiment than a true Shakira song. From wandering CD stores on release day 🫠 to the song’s modest chart run, we unpack how Epic Records’ desperation for a U.S. radio hit led to one of the strangest single choices in Shakira’s career.We also talk about:Why this track sounds more like Timbaland ft. ShakiraThe Lil Wayne verse… and why it makes us deeply uncomfortableThe stepping choreography, Senju Kannon imagery, and the very confusing video choicesFan reactions, Shakira.com polls, and why “Men in This Town” and “Mon Amour” were ignoredWhether this song tells us more about 2009 pop trends than Shakira herselfPlus, we get into live performances that didn’t feel very Shaki, favorite (and least favorite) lyrics, and rate the song using our She Wolf appetites scale 🐺Shakifans, this one is messy — but culturally fascinating.¿Fue un error? ¿Un experimento? ¿O simplemente producto de la industria?🎧 Listen now and tell us what you think.

Step into three decades of Shakira history as we break down every cover La Shaki has ever performed on tour — from emotional Latin American folk classics to rock anthems, Arabic poetry, French ballads, Brazilian party hits, and even unexpected urbano choices.Across seven world tours, Shakira has surprised fans with unique interpretations of iconic songs by artists like Mercedes Sosa, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Fairuz, Metallica, Ivete Sangalo, Francis Cabrel, Nicky Jam, Sau, and more. Some fans love this tradition, others feel divided… but Shakira always delivers unforgettable moments.In this episode, Cally and Alejandra walk you tour by tour — from Pies Descalzos to the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour — sharing the stories behind each cover, the cultural context, our personal reactions, and the fan-favorite (and controversial!) choices.Whether you love rockera Shakira, folklorista Shakira, or pop star Shakira, this episode dives deep into the songs that shaped her live shows and the legends she pays homage to.Perfect for: Shakira fans, Latin pop lovers, music historians, global music nerds, and anyone obsessed with her live performances.