Shakipedia: A Shakira Podcast

Gitana / Gypsy

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!

Shakira Songs Fans Skip the Most

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!

Fool (Laundry Service) – Underrated Shakira Track Explained

🎸 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?

Celebrando 30 Años de Pies Descalzos

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

Unpopular Shakira Opinions

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.