Pop star Shakira has revealed that her vocal cord hemorrhage in 2017 pushed her into depression and made her a bitter, pessimistic person. Shakira had to postpone her El Dorado World Tour due to the vocal cord injury and the singer was told she needed to have a surgery, but she instead let it heal on its own.

Did Shakira recover?

“Either I needed surgery or divine intervention,” Shakira told The Guardian. She meditated, did hypnosis, and drank holy water from Lourdes, France, to help, and ended up getting her voice back without surgery.

Is Shakira married?

Shakira and her longtime partner Gerard Piqué have been together for almost 10 years, consistently giving fans peeks at their happy family on Instagram. The two started dating in 2010 after meeting on the set of her “Waka Waka” music video. They are also parents to two sons, Milan, 6, and Sasha, 4.

Can vocal cords bleed?

The physical stress of sustained or loud talking can cause small blood vessels in the vocal cord to rupture. It is not unusual for vocal cord hemorrhages to occur after a strenuous musical performance or cheering at a sporting event.

What happened to Shakira’s career when she was 18?

At age 18, Shakira started a charity

For as much as Shakira has been a trailblazer in her own career, she’s also been a leader in her charitable works. Amazingly, she was only 18 years old when she founded her charity Pies Descalzos (Barefoot), which builds schools in needy regions in Colombia.

What is Shakiras real name?

Shakira is a Colombian musician who achieved success in both Spanish- and English-speaking markets. By the early 2000s she had become one of the most successful Latin American recording artists in the world. Her full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.

Who is Piqué wife?

Pique is famously married to Colombian pop star Shakira. Wife Shakira took to Instagram, where she has almost 72 million followers, to celebrate Pique joining Barca’s 600 club on Sunday.

What is Piqué’s net worth?

Gerard Pique Net Worth 2022

As of 2022, Gerard Pique’s net worth is around $40 million. He is one of the highest-paid defenders in the world with a salary of £165,000 per week.

What kind of voice does Shakira have?

Her head voice is strong and bright, becoming more piercing the higher it becomes, but isn’t often used. She is capable of complex meslisma, usually built on a middle eastern musical scale, as well as able to hold sustained notes with or without vibrato. The vibrato itself, is quick but controlled.

Is Shakira going on tour in 2021?

On the heels of Sunday’s halftime performance alongside Jennifer Lopez at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium, Shakira and concert promoter Live Nation announced the start of her first world tour since 2018. That tour begins in 2021.

Does Shakira have a tattoo?

The Colombian superstar shared a picture of herself where she bared it all, with only her golden locks to cover her and a tattoo that read “Laundry Service.” The picture represented the cover art for her album of the same name, her first English language record, as she marked its milestone 20th anniversary.

What makes Shakira unique?

Her unique and mesmerizing voice isn’t the singer’s only attribute. Shakira has been making hips shake since “Whenever, Wherever,” but her 2006 collaboration with Wyclef Jean, “Hips Don’t Lie,” cemented her as a belly-dancing goddess. Not only did she impress with her moves, but the catchy track also reached No.

How many sisters Shakira have?

Shakira’s nine siblings: photos & info about their relationship.