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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Shakira and the Rhythm of the World

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.57K Ratings

🗓️ 19 August 2025

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

From her signature dance moves to her irresistible beats, global pop sensation Shakira proves that music is the language that transcends borders! When she recorded her first album at just 14 years old, she had no idea that she would go on to unite the Spanish and English speaking-worlds, and become one of the most influential pop artists of all time. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.This episode was narrated by Yana Faris. It was produced and directed by Rebecca Chaisson, with sound design and mixing by Carter Woghan. The story was written by Rebecca Chaisson and edited by Haley Dapkus. Fact checking by Danielle Roth. Our executive producers were Anjelika Temple and Jes Wolfe.Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! Until next time, staaaay rebel!

Transcript

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0:00.0

The rhythm of the bongos, the pounding of a kick drum, floating notes of a pan flute,

0:15.8

rocking riffs of an electric guitar. And killer vocals from the world

0:22.8

famous Grammy winning

0:24.9

bilingual sensation

0:27.0

Shakira.

0:29.3

These are the sounds

0:30.9

washing over the thousands

0:32.5

and thousands of people

0:34.2

in a San Diego Arena.

0:36.3

The crowd can't get enough.

0:38.3

They're swaying, hips and feet moving to the beat.

0:42.3

Everyone is singing alone word for word, in English and in Spanish.

0:49.3

This is Chakira's first concert on the tour to promote her first ever album in English.

0:57.0

But Shakira, it's much more than just a pop star.

1:02.0

She's a global sensation. I'm Jenna Ferris, and this is Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls,

1:20.1

a fairy tale podcast about the real-life rebel women who inspire us.

1:26.1

On this episode,

1:28.4

Shakira,

1:31.2

worldwide cross-cultural,

1:33.0

musical phenomena.

1:41.3

Shakira Isabel Mebarakripol was born in Baranquilla,

1:43.6

a bustling city on the shore of the Caribbean.

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