Shakira, a prominent Latin music star, expressed her pride in an exclusive interview with Variety regarding Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show. She called it a “perfect and golden moment” for Bad Bunny and noted that he is a true representative of Latin culture and Spanish-language music globally. Having performed at the Super Bowl herself, Shakira sees Bad Bunny’s appearance as a milestone in the worldwide acceptance of Spanish music.
Revisiting Classics for the 30th Anniversary Celebration
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of her album Pies Descalzos and the 20th anniversary of Oral Fixation Volumes 1 and 2, Shakira has collaborated with Spotify on a special project. The classic tracks have been reimagined featuring performances by artists like Ed Sheeran, Beéle from her hometown Barranquilla, and a 14-piece string orchestra. These reinterpretations honor her musical legacy while engaging a new generation of listeners.
New Collaborations and Reflecting on the Past
Shakira shared her experience working with Ed Sheeran on the project, saying, “We had exchanged ideas for years, but the timing was never right. This year, we managed to create two significant projects together one for the Zootopia project and another for Spotify.” She also spoke about choosing Beéle as a collaborator, praising his unique style and connection to Barranquilla, which brought fresh melodies to the tracks.
Influential Artistic Moments
Reflecting on her artistic journey, Shakira sees the Oral Fixation era as a pivotal time when she blended different genres to draw global attention to Latin music. She expressed a desire to perform some of the less-heard tracks from those albums again, particularly one profoundly influenced by the late musician Gustavo Cerati.
Deep Artistic Bonds
Shakira also described her long and deep creative relationship with producer Luis Fernando Ochoa, highlighting how their artistic connection endures despite long periods apart.
Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: A Latin Culture Ambassador
Concluding the interview with pride, Shakira noted that Bad Bunny, who performed alongside her six years ago at the Super Bowl, now holds the main spotlight. She praised the growing acceptance of Spanish-language music and commended Bad Bunny for strengthening this path.
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