Shakipedia: A Shakira Podcast

In this episode of Shakipedia, Alejandra sits down with Loïc right after he attended the Shakira’s historic residency in Madrid! After not seeing Shakira live since the El Dorado World Tour in 2018, Loïc shares his firsthand experience: the stadium atmosphere, the setlist surprises, his custom fan outfit, and what made these Spain dates so unforgettable. Plus, we read through your comments, review...

Welcome back to Shakipedia! In this special episode, Cally and Sam sit down with musician, producer, and Shakira’s longtime touring bassist, Joe Ayoub. Joe shares exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the Sale el Sol and El Dorado World Tours, Shakira’s intense rehearsal process and unmatched attention to detail, what it’s really like balancing live instruments with backing tracks, and reconnec...

You sent in your unfiltered questions, and we didn't hold back! In volume 2 of our "Ask Us Anything" special, Cally and Löic dive deep into your spiciest listener questions, controversial fan debates, tour rankings, and unreleased lore. 💬 Which question was your favorite? What topic should we debate next? 🔔 Subscribe to Shakipedia for weekly track breakdowns, retrospectives, and ev...

Join Alejandra and Loïc on this journey through Shakira's collaborations during 2026. Starting with "Algo Tú" alongside Beéle, this duet brought us a refreshing pause within the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran era with a Caribbean rhythm that highlights the sounds of Barranquilla in this tribute to her homeland, continuing with an unexpected collaboration between Anitta and Shakira with &qu...

Hello, Shakifans! In this new episode of Shakipedia, we sat down to answer all your questions in a very special round of Ask Us Anything. On this occasion, Cally and Loïc are the ones in charge of answering and going through the funniest anonymous questions you sent us via social media to reveal it all. What surprises await us? Come along to find out! Follow us on YouTube and social media: https:/...

In this episode, Cally and Loïc spotlight one of the most underrated gems in Shakira’s discography: “Hey You”. From the song’s flirtatious and playful lyrics to its surprising presence on tour setlists, don’t miss our personal opinions, favorite moments, and why this track continues to stand out among fans years later. We also revisit the era surrounding Oral Fixation Vol. 2, a time when Shakira w...

En este episodio, Alejandra y Sam hablan sobre ‘Gordita’, una de las colaboraciones más ocultas de la industria del pop latino, pero memorable entre Shakifans. Más allá de ser un apodo cariñoso o simplemente una canción del álbum Sale el Sol, ‘Gordita’ abrió una conversación en este episodio de Shakipedia sobre la forma en la que Shakira se adueña de la narrativa sobre su cuerpo, mientras la líric...

Acompaña a Alejandra, Cally y Loïc en este recorrido por los momentos más destacables de Shakira en participaciones deportivas. La colombiana ha llevado el nombre de su país y de Latinoamérica entera a los ojos del mundo a través de diversos eventos donde el marcador siempre le favorece, porque si se trata de poner a la audiencia a bailar y disfrutar, ¡quién mejor que Shakira para dejar huella en...

From Germany 2006 to the 2026 FIFA World Cup , Shakira has built an unmatched legacy in football music. In this episode of Shakipedia , we will revisit "Hips Don't Lie (Bamboo)," "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," "La La La (Brazil 2014)," and "Dai Dai."   ¡No te pierdas la historia de Alejandra y su participación con Shakira en el escenario durante Wak...

We’re so back! Welcome to a new Shakipedia era! In this episode, Cally, Sam (welcome back!)Alejandra and Loïc (say hello to the brand-new cohost) dive into all of their hot takes! What a way to kick off a whole new era! Hasta ahora, el 2026 ha sido un año increíble para ser un Shakifan . Desde los conciertos que rompieron récords en la Ciudad de México y Copacabana, pasando por las colaboraciones...

In this episode of Shakipedia, we explore “Good Stuff,” the fifth track on Shakira’s She Wolf album. Written with Pharrell Williams, produced with The Neptunes, and never performed live, the song blends pop, world music, and mysticism. We break down the lyrics, influences, remix, and why it remains one of Shakira’s most underrated songs.

¡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...

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...

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,...

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, Aeros...

In this episode of Shakipedia, Cally and Alejandra dive deep into Gypsy / Gitana, the fourth single from She Wolf — and one of the most debated songs in Shakira’s catalog. We break down the song’s unusual backstory, including how it was originally written for another artist, the two songwriting teams behind it, and how Shakira reshaped it into both an English and Spanish version. We explore why Gy...

Te aviso, te anuncio… este episodio no es para corazones sensibles 😅 We asked the Shakira fandom to vote for the least favorite song on every album and y’all did NOT hold back. ¿Listxs para ver cuáles son las canciones que los fans siempre saltan? 👀 En este episodio:🗳️ The official results of our Shakifan poll — album by album😱 The most controversial skips (sí, hubo shocks…)🔥 And of course… nu...

🎸 F is for… Fool! Shakira’s only song that starts with F is also one of her most underrated Rockira gems from Laundry Service (Servicio de Lavandería), released on November 13, 2001. Written by Shakira and her longtime drummer Brendan Buckley, it’s raw, self-aware, and full of lyrical metaphors about staying in a relationship where love isn’t equally returned. Cally and Alejandra break down Fool’...

In this episode, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Shakira’s breakthrough album Pies Descalzos (released October 6, 1995). Before global superstardom, before “Whenever, Wherever,” there was a 17-year-old Shakira who decided to take creative control, reinvent herself, and walk barefoot into Latin pop history. Este disco no solo marcó el inicio de su verdadera carrera, sino que nos regaló cl...

Every Shakira fan has that one hot take—and today we’re diving into yours! In this special episode of Shakipedia, Cally y Alejandra leen y reaccionan a las opiniones más impopulares de lxs Shakifans. From debating Shakira’s best and worst songs, Shakira's live vocals and fashion, nothing is off-limits. We talk about the moments that divided the fandom, explore Shakira’s evolution from Pies Des...

In this episode, we delve into "Comme Moi" and "What We Said," two tracks that reveal Shakira's versatility and her connection to France. Descubrimos datos curiosos sobre la colaboración con Black M y Magic!, y el impacto del video musical dirigido por Jaume de Laiguana. También revelamos el "chismecito" detrás de estas canciones, incluyendo la reacción de Gerard Piqué y las controversias de Black...

In this episode of Shakipedia, we delve into Shakira's intimate song "Coconut Tree", along with our shakifriend: David. We discuss our opinions, with some of us loving its chill vibe and emotional connection to Shakira and Gerard Piqué's love story, while others find it too slow or "cheesy". También comentamos la posible escapada secreta de Shakira y Gerard a una isla en la Polinesia y nos pregunt...

Este episodio está dedicado a "Clandestino" de Shakira y Maluma. Descubre datos curiosos sobre su lanzamiento y el detrás de cámaras de su videoclip grabado en Sitges, Barcelona. We explore the chemistry between Shakira and Maluma, interpretations of the lyrics about a secret relationship, and a mysterious piece of gossip about the dancers who didn't appear in the video ¡No te pierdas el rating de...

En este episodio de Shakipedia, celebramos el 20.º aniversario del álbum ganador del Grammy, Fijación Oral Vol. 1, de Shakira. Lanzado el 3 de junio de 2005, este icónico disco marcó el valiente regreso de Shakira a la música en español tras su éxito mundial con Laundry Service. Join Cally and Sam as they dive into the album’s lyrical themes, musical experimentation, and behind-the-scenes stories—...

En este episodio les contamos nuestras impresiones sobre la segunda parte del repertorio del tour rompe-records "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran". Stay tuned to hear our thoughts on everything from the mashup of Addicted to You and Loca to the end of the show with She Wolf and BZRP Music Sessions #53. Sígannos en: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shakipedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode notes: Shakipedia's theme song: " ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Are...