In an extraordinary career resurgence, Colombian superstar Shakira is redefining artistic longevity while balancing motherhood and monumental musical achievements. The boundary-breaking performer recently made history in Mexico City’s Zócalo square, where approximately 400,000 fans gathered for her concert—shattering the venue’s attendance record two decades after her first performance there.
This landmark event forms part of her first global tour since 2018, which the artist describes as the realization of lifelong dreams. ‘I’m being able to make so many of my dreams, as an artist, come true on this tour,’ Shakira revealed in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press. ‘It’s everything I ever dreamt about.’
The accolades continue with her groundbreaking nomination for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class—a recognition that underscores her unique fusion of Latin music with rock and pop genres. Should she be inducted, Shakira would become the first Colombian artist and first Latina born and raised in Latin America to receive this honor.
Reflecting on her Mexico City performance, the emotional artist shared: ‘That was just absolutely incredible. One of those experiences that are unforgettable. The love and friendship story that I have with Mexico is just uncanny.’ She notably performed ‘Dónde Estás Corazón,’ her first song ever played on Mexican radio, creating a profound full-circle moment.
The tour continues with historic upcoming performances, including a return to Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza after nearly 20 years and an anticipated concert at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach that may attract up to two million attendees.
Despite her three-decade career, Shakira maintains she feels ‘at the threshold of a new beginning,’ crediting her audience’s emotional support and loyalty. Her rock music roots remain fundamental to her artistic identity, with recent album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ continuing her tradition of incorporating rock elements.
The Rock Hall nomination holds particular significance for Latino representation. ‘I feel very proud as a Latina,’ Shakira expressed. ‘I’m happy to feel that I’m representing a part of my community there.’
Looking forward, the artist dreams of performing at Paris’s Eiffel Tower or Champs-Élysées, but currently feels ‘so accomplished as an artist this year.’ She concludes: ‘I really am in love with making music and performing that music, and it’s brought so much joy to my life again, after the difficulties that I’ve been through.’