From March 4, 2023 to Winter 2024 you can experience the Shakira exhibit at the Grammy Museum.
I was born in 1989 and Shakira released her first album (my personal favorite), Pies Descalzos in 1995, so to say that she was a staple in my childhood would be an understatement. I can vividly remember the way that I would passionately scream-sing her song “Estoy Aqui” in our living room every evening. My connection to her music runs deep, of course I discovered her when I was far too young to really understand the depth of her music, but her impact has stayed with me until now. Which is why it was so exciting to be invited to preview this wonderful exhibit that celebrates the icon that is Shakira.
The interactive exhibit helps highlight gives you a glimpse into the details that have turned Shakira into such an unstoppable force in the music industry. You get a detailed look at the journey and the many evolutions that Shakira’s music has gone through. From her handwritten lyrics, to the iconic clothes that she has worn throughout her career; this exhibit will make you nostalgic for her music immediately. You will be able to travel the world while stopping at all the places that Shakira’s music has been influenced by. Depending where in the map you stop at, you can land in different spaces that reference the regions that Shakira’s music has been influenced by. You’ll be able to put headphones on and listen to different songs including “La Tortura”, “Ojos Asi” or “La Bicicleta”. You’ll also be able to stop at a table where you can listen to her songs using a sound mixer which helps you listen to Shakira’s voice more clearly.
There are different spaces throughout the exhibit where you can watch various videos about Shakira. One of the sections is a short documentary about the places and cultures that helped Shakira create her music. Another room has a short documentary about Shakira’s music videos. There is no doubt that Shakira is a brilliant woman but this room in particular helps you better appreciate the creativity with which she creates each music video. The exhibit ends with a room where they play some of Shakira’s best Live performances.
I think we often forget that Shakira’s musical career has not always been easy; her own people have not been kind to her. Shakira started her career with black hair and bare feet so when she reappeared for her third album with music that was mostly in English, sporting her blonde hair and a midriff that would not quit; a lot of the Latine community felt … betrayed. We were convinced that we had lost her to the gringos! This beautiful exhibit will remind you that she never forgot where she came from. Shakira’s roots have been intertwined in everything she has done. Evolution has been an essential part of her career and that’s what makes her so special.
I highly encourage you to celebrate Women’s History Month by stopping by the Grammy Museum and walking through Shakira’s career.
Buy tickets HERE.
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