Colombian singer Shakira has made history becoming the youngest person to receive the Latin Grammy Person of the Year award.
Spanish singing sensation Shakira has been honoured as the youngest person to gain the Latin Grammy Person of the Year award at the age of 34.
CEO and president of the Latin Recording Academy, Gabriel Abaroa Jr, stated that they are honoured to award this “dynamic and socially conscious woman”, praising her talent and charity work for helping many people worldwide.
Born in Colombia, South America, Shakira is known for her song writing and singing voice, and won a Best Selling Single in the UK award for her single ‘Whenever, Wherever’ in 2002. She has also been awarded for her work with charities across the globe.
Shakira supports charities such as Live Earth and ONE campaign and has been awarded with the United Nations Humanitarian Award for helping children in the Barefoot Foundation.
During a speech at a charity event, she told the 400-member audience to help displaced children in her hometown of Colombia.
“This generation has so many ideas and technologies that my parents didn’t have access to, so let’s take advantage of this historical opportunity we have within reach to make this world a better place,” she said.
After hearing of her award, she said that it is an honour to be awarded amongst the “greatest artists and legends of Latin music”.
Previous Latin artists who have won the award include singers Julio Inglesias, Ricky Martin and Placido Domingo.
By Bethan Hâf Marsh
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