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 Gypsy stands out from the rest of She Wolf, how Gitana became the fan-favorite with help from Jorge Drexler, the song’s chart performance, its flamenco-infused live performances, and the iconic Rafael Nadal music video.

Plus, we get into lyrical highs (and lows), cultural critiques, and whether this track ever should’ve been a single at all.Stick around for our favorite lyrics, some spicy fandom opinions, and our official crayons and dolls rating.

Shakifans — tell us everything!

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… nuestras propias least faves (prepárense)Warning: your fave might be on the chopping block. 😬Pero Shakipedia is a democracy and that's what we promote!

🎸 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’s pop-rock/folk sound, live performances (Tour of the Mongoose, Today Show, Musique Plus), and why this hidden gem didn’t get the attention it deserves in the English-speaking market. They also explore Shakira’s creative process, lyrical humor, and how songs like this showcase her “rock artist trapped in a pop artist’s body” energy.Además, hablamos de letras favoritas, metáforas profundas, y curiosidades como el éxito de Fool en Brasil y su inclusión en la telenovela O Beijo do Vampiro.Join us on social media (@shakipediapod) and let us know:¿Cuál es tu parte favorita de la canción?Do you think Fool is one of Shakira’s most underrated English tracks?

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 clásicos como “Estoy Aquí,” “Antología,” “Se Quiere, Se Mata” y “Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos.” Aunque no fue un éxito inmediato, el álbum eventually sold over 5 million copies and became the foundation of the Shakira we know and love today.

We’ll dive into the backstory, track-by-track highlights, the symbolism behind going barefoot, and why fans still call this era “la Shakira de antes.” Plus, we’ll share personal memories of discovering the album and reflect on how its legacy continues 30 years later.

Únete a nosotras para celebrar tres décadas de un disco que cambió la música latina para siempre.

Keywords: Shakira, Pies Descalzos, 30th anniversary, Latin pop, Latin rock, Estoy Aquí, Antología, Se Quiere Se Mata, 90s Latin music, Shakira podcast, Shakira history, música latina, Shakipedia

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 Descalzos a Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, and laugh (and maybe agree!) at some truly spicy takes.

Whether you’re a die-hard Shakira stan or un fan más casual, this episode is your chance to hear la comunidad de Shakipedia sin filtro.

💬 Got your own hot take? Mándanos tu opinión en Instagram, Twitter o TikTok: @shakipediapod.

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 M.

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Episode notes:

"Comme Moi (Feat. Shakira)"; Composed by: Black M, Dadju, Dany Synthé, Nasri Atweh, Shakira, Supa Dups ; Published by: Jive Epic

Shakipedia's theme song: "⁠We Are One⁠" by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠ is licensed under an⁠ Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License⁠./Edited and remixed from the original.

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 preguntamos sobre el futuro de las canciones de amor de Shakira inspiradas en Gerard Piqué después de su ruptura.

Sígannos y cuéntennos cuántas "time machines" le darían ustedes a "Coconut tree".

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Episode notes:

Cuenta de Shakira Colombia Fan Club Oficial

The Bogeres - Coconut tree audio reaction

Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (Official Music Video)

Empire of the sun - Walking On A Dream (Official Music Video)

"Coconut tree"; Composed by: Shakira, Luis Fernando Ochoa; Published by: Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC

Shakipedia's theme song: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Are One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is licensed under an⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠./Edited and remixed from the original.

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 la canción y comparte tu opinión!

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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—from bossa nova to rooftop oil choreo.

Exploramos temas favoritos de los fans como La Tortura, No y Las de la Intuición, reflexionamos sobre el proceso creativo de Shakira y compartimos un divertidísimo juego de "Completa la Letra" que no te querrás perder. Además, Cally abre el episodio con una oración muy sagrada de Shakira.

Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering Shakira's Spanish discography, this episode is your ultimate guide to Fijación Oral Vol. 1.

🎧 Listen now and wish a feliz cumpleaños to one of the best-selling Latin albums of all time.

#Shakira #FijaciónOralVol1 #Shakipedia #LatinPop #LaTortura #ShakiraPodcast

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Episode notes:

Shakipedia's theme song: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Are One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is licensed under an⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠./Edited and remixed from the original.

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.

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Episode notes:

Shakipedia's theme song: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Are One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is licensed under an⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠./Edited and remixed from the original.