shakira – not just a pretty voice
was never a fan
so didn’t know much of Shakira
till I came across the FIFA World Cup Song
(and got pulled back to watching a fairly dull tournament 🙁 so far).
I read,
she will be appearing in Glastonbury this year.
ho hum, I said,
thanks for the information.
then I read about her charity work.
I sat up for a second read.
she founded it
in 1997 when only 18 years old.
Pies Descalzos, or Barefoot, has a double significance;
it is the name of the record that made Shakira’s music internationally known
and it also recognizes the thousands of children living in such poverty that they cannot even afford shoes.
The Barefoot Foundation works to ensure that every Colombian child can exercise their right to a quality education.
I find honesty in her generosity
how can I not become
a fan?
” … You paved the way, believe it”
shakira
Barefoot Foundation
bachodi said this on June 20th, 2010 at 16:00
Hmm, new information.
Tweets that mention shakira – not just a pretty voice | "me no big chief ... -- Topsy.com said this on June 20th, 2010 at 16:21
[…] This post was mentioned on Twitter by awmyth, awmyth. awmyth said: Published a blog post: "not just a pretty voice" http://tinyurl.com/276vp94 […]
Earthpal said this on July 5th, 2010 at 23:32
Hi Little Indian,
Shakira is a lovely, good person. I was unaware of the Barefoot Foundation but I do know that she has been honoured for her humanitarian efforts.
I’m not that much into her music although I can see the attraction, in more ways than one. 😉
Uttarakhand said this on November 17th, 2010 at 08:21
Love shakira, she dances and still she sings, Great.
Selena said this on June 29th, 2011 at 01:30
I love celebrities that do something good for the world!