Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll

In terms of Spanish language rock Shakira is indebited to the Argentine rock power trio Soda Stereo and to the Mexican American band Santana.
I have been a Cerati fan all my life when he was part of Soda Stereo and before knowing him I had already gone to three of his concerts. Both Gustavo Cerati and Santana have enriched me, they are my small wonders.
—Shakira, 2006