Shakira's Music Teacher Wouldn't Let Her Join the School Choir | The Tonight Show

Shakira talks about her kids coming up with the idea for her music video for "Te Felicito," not being allowed in the school choir and being a judge with Nick Jonas on the NBC series Dancing with Myself.
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[@camagisi]

Shakira is the definition of what an Artist is. Certainly one of the most iconic singers worldwide, she has broken so many cultural barriers and is extremely loved by bunches of people in the whole world!

[@ElbisPen]

😍😯❤️

[@richcampbell6808]

Average singing voice.

[@oscarrimore]

And very humble and nice

[@ayushsamaddar4310]

@@richcampbell6808 also people around the world are average Not everyone can be an a-whole as u r

[@georgemaury]

@@richcampbell6808 but way way way way above average in everything else, composes, writes, produces, plays different instruments and signs in 3 languages. Her cultural background makes it more open to the world and therefore better music.

[@bucaragoldairbnb7949]

Shakira is such a humble and spontaneus person. She is completly adorable!!!

[@ElbisPen]

❤️

[@poperito]

Until you can’t look at her in the eyes

[@riteshbdoerga6090]

Agree. Always loved her..

[@dodrecords8791]

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[@Astasincero1036]

@@poperito Callate envidosa

[@MurphyMosby]

I've seen Shakira live in concert three times and believe me: She doesn't lip-sync ever. Her voice is incredibly beautiful! Take that school choir teacher... ;)

[@alexq3532]

And damn when she sings power ballads… it’s damn crazy!

[@mediterranean3002]

I don't like her voice, it's irritating.

[@wonderfulworld3699]

⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🙋🙏

[@ThornyRoseV]

I like her songs but its true she sometimes sounds like a goat. A voice cant be too distinct and odd in a choir. Just a fact.

[@gabrielaortiz8046]

@@mediterranean3002 that’s your opinion and taste so ok

[@pbongio]

I still can’t understand how Pique could cheat on a girl like her. She’s a goddess. So pure, so humble and talented! He’s never gonna have a woman like Shakira!

[@227Love]

And apparently very demanding 😂 which is ok for a woman of her caliber but Pique could never provide that

[@pablopaul6371]

He’s trash

[@jay_ta708]

@@227Love Agreed, Shakira has standards! And in the end Shakira gladly isn't with him anymore. Shakira deserves much better.

[@Mariosky93RolonRacedo-uc6ih]

She was with Lord Valdemord and she didn’t realize it.

[@eduardomachadodossantos152]

This woman is NOT aging. She's a latin vampire and honestly I'm living for it. Aging like fine wine

[@johannacabrera3899]

I know , she looks 25

[@greekgirlsofia2937]

@@johannacabrera3899 absolutely I mean I wish I could look like her in my mid 40s

[@MrZombiejoe]

She is a Latin VAMPIRE, but would NEVER Survive a ZOMBIE Outbreak!!!

[@Daveoo]

She is aging, but backwards somehow

[@natashahyung5585]

U always bring her Latin side… when ur more of what ur dads blood is. She is arab. That’s y all that belly dancing she do. It comes from her arab culture

[@Wow-vc1qt]

This woman has not aged at all! She looks amazing

[@ben0789]

She doesn't look her age. Google says she's 45 I don't see it

[@LindaC616]

Same

[@princessthick456]

Same as jlo

[@jasoncarlow4516]

It’s called plastic surgery

[@princessthick456]

@@jasoncarlow4516 yea but they don’t look botched like most American celebrities

[@anam8835]

she is so lucky to have such wonderful supportive parents that celebrate her uniqueness rather than suppressing it

[@MsDaniMarie02]

“Now you are the GOAT.” YAS Jimmy 👏🏻 but for real, Shakira has been an icon for 2 decades now. She sounds and looks as amazing as she did back when she released her first English language album.

[@pattyhan8917]

Her honourable origins is either Spanish, Latin and English

[@ImClayi]

Dear she is not an icon for 2 decades, she is known in latinamerica since the early 90s🤍 she is still an icon since then

[@raquelfigueroa5539]

@@ImClayi that’s right 🙌🏼🫶🏻

[@joelpineda4414]

And why did she record her songs in English?? And who taught her the English language?!!!!? Why English?!!

[@dino91001]

3* decades 😇

[@xolovetheo]

Shakira is so charismatic and fun. She should participate in shows like this more often 🥰

[@samuellgrande]

YESSSS

[@wonderfulworld3699]

⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🙏

[@Wow-vc1qt]

Shakira needs to come back and give us iconic collaborations again

[@chocolinas204]

beyonce again!

[@mistressbayonetta9829]

She is back and released her new song Te Felicito with Rauw Alejandro !

[@alelyromo2239]

She has never left, but she's making more music in spanish and it's very popular

[@saamialasow4550]

Who Would Believe This Lady Shakira Is 45 Years Old. Her Beauty Is Incredible.

[@max-go2ys]

Shakira is truly one of the best celebs! She’s humble, a humanitarian, & so full of energy!

[@AnnaLizzyRose]

I love the fact she's just taking time to do life and the puts music out when she's ready, Adele is also like that. I think it's okay to just live without the pressure to constantly be on the go.

[@CHlCKENTERlYAKI]

FACTS ❤️

[@whattavoi2]

That depends on the terms of the contract they 've got with their company. It's not mainly their choice

[@myfriendgoo2816]

Mixed feelings with that. It could be a real grinder when record companies ruled, but we'd have maybe 3-4 total Steely Dan albums without that, and they'd be no better than the ones we got. Some artists will let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

[@jackier.6036]

@@whattavoi2 Shakira es tan talentosa y muy amada en todo el mundo, que han habido artistas que le han solicitado cantar con ellos y ella los ha rechazado, y no porque la discográfica se lo impida, sino porque ella lo dijo, que los hijos estaban pequeños y que quería estar para ellos, por eso incluso ya no pudo aceptar seguir en la VOZ USA porque su primer bebé estaba muy pequeño. Ahora que los niños han crecido pueden viajar sin problemas con ella y se facilita todo, más sin embargo en todos estos años nunca se apartadó de hacer música y de seguir componiendo.

[@jerrymarr4698]

Women! Always taking time off cos of 'kids', 'time of the month' or just cos they feel like it. Unbelievable.

[@peacegirlxx99]

To this day, whenever 'Hips dont lie' comes on at a club its almost as if the song came out yesterday!! Such great vibes and energy!! Love her ICON

[@jr3929]

Hips don’t lie will be forever timeless 🎶💃🕺

[@peacegirlxx99]

@@jr3929 100%% !! shoutout to Wycleaf Jean too, he was great too

[@supernatural2029]

it's the good song in English that people remember from her lol

[@alemiranda5887]

Yo la conozco desde ESTOY AQUÍ 1995 IMAGINATE ESTA IGUAL

[@giovanny1062]

Last saturday they played Hips Dont Lie at a club and people got crazy. I'm living in Dubai. Imagine

[@aanskska3058]

I love shakira because she’s fun, she’s talented, she’s beautiful, yet she still acts her age. You can tell she’s confident in her own skin, she’s not trying to be anybody else. She has that young spirit but still carries herself with class and sophistication.

[@erikespitia2926]

I'm astonished about her not aging. OMG! She looks like 30 years girl, and so talented!

[@cachi-7878]

She exudes sexiness, OMG!

[@blyndx869]

I’m loving Shakira’s interview on FallonTonight She’s so humble, kind and hardworking! A talented artist who inspires us all in life!

[@ElbisPen]

😍

[@viczet1542]

Así somos las mujeres latinas y pequeñas. 😉

[@justnothing4748]

3:22 “Now you are the GOAT” Wow, Jimmy

[@yersonmorenorojas9606]

She is!!!!

[@oscaryy2464]

Facts 💫

[@hhg1b405]

Facts

[@lilpoohbear653]

GOAT=greatest of all time

[@user-hf7kj9dp1f]

She has a very down to earth warm energy . Like i have never seen such a sweet and nicely spoken celebrity ever before. She's the only celeb i wouldn't be scared of getting judged by

[@ascendiendo2924]

Shakira is a Creole Latina, very talented and with an indisputable education and intelligence. But how beautiful! She has the body of a fifteen-year-old, the face of a twenty-year-old and a very mature intelligence.

[@edictolopezjaime748]

When she said music was a good companion I know I was not the only one that felt that in the heart. That is so true if you think about it.

[@hyperion256]

45 years old and looks and moves like a girl of 20 , fantastic!!😍

[@ysabehm4426]

I wonder what's her secret. Incredible 🤯

[@thatguy720]

@@vqgqhqhqhqhq If you mean plastic surgery by money, she’s probably the least plastic celebrity in the world.

[@lilpoohbear653]

@@ysabehm4426 $$$$

[@ysabehm4426]

@@lilpoohbear653 money isn't everything, I don't see a lot of rich 45 years old women looking as good as Shakira.

[@niellalien]

@@ysabehm4426 It really is all that for Shakira, plus the money, plus good genes, and a great attitude and a curious mind!

[@sazz2308]

she went from being called "goat" to becoming the "G.O.A.T" 👑👑 literally a legend

[@maryromero6412]

She is one of the most beautiful and influential artists in the world, for her talent, charisma and creativity. She always proud to be Colombian.

[@Italsuz]

My favorite artist. Shakira is the best!

[@eleonorachrishell6731]

Sameee 🥰

[@FabricioSojo]

Same

[@ursulagarcia7523]

Same!

[@Strong_Libra_Scales]

Same she’s so lovely, her energy

[@mazuma725]

I love that she is always smiling, so genuine and beautiful. Once she said that smiling is the best make up and she is right

[@WorldOnWeb84]

"I would like for them (my children) to have music in their lives... music is a good companion you know... it's a good refuge." -- Shakira. True that ❤️🎶

[@LiaFernandeez]

Everyone talking about how Shakira doesn't look her age, like, what should people over 40 look like? 45 years is not even old! I'm also colombian and in my family there are many women with the same age as Shaki and who are just like her, without plastic surgery, and yes that is possible!

[@aldrinroy6255]

lucky family u latins have

[@valeriav7333]

I agree my family too

[@z.a.8912]

I would also say that arabs tend to age well too, they usually have good skin. So shakira's arab and latin genes help.

[@dianac.7613]

Comparte el secreto

[@wakdoj]

you're talking nonsense. of course 45 is older than 20. and of course, 45 is younger than 60. 45 is just as old as it is. but we don't hate old. only those who aren't grateful would do botox or plastic surgeries. we embrace old.

[@arielleabreu7121]

I love Shakira she’s one of the best Latina artist

[@j0seluisparra]

Hi, i am from colombia, like shakira

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Holy shit, I thought this was Selena Gomez's little sister. Wow, I need to drink more water...

[@joelpineda4414]

Yeah and how did she even learn English?? Why did she record her songs in English??? How did she become so successful??? Like why English??

[@blyndx869]

Facts

[@JuanManuel-xb7lv]

Shak is the Latin queen of music ♥️ there is no other at her level

[@FounderofGoogle]

Shakira is an International treasure, truly a wonderful Human and inspiring

[@andyandy1116]

Did she pay her tax in Spain, like decent person???

[@jperez494]

Why everybody is so obsessed wirth age and look younger, she looks great but I think that less amazing of Shak is about how she looks ( and I know she is beautiful) she is an amazing human be 👏👏

[@0706101]

Shakira has the Latin essence that everyone loves, her beauty does not go unnoticed and age does not add to her, on the contrary, she looks younger and younger. I love you Shakira, your Latin people always support you. Greetings from Lima.❤️

[@misse2013]

Brought tears to my eyes when she said her dad told her to never change her vibrato 😭

[@kylein9869]

I’m sure she’ll need to change the batteries atleast once

[@entendencia44]

she is a Real global music superstar , she is probably the most famous woman on the planet, known on all continents, and she is very humble, she is not a vulgar diva like other singers.💃⭐⭐

[@mistressbayonetta9829]

Agree but u didn't had to put the shade though

[@hsd287]

She's a Columbian legend she will never be vulgar

[@miguelv5660]

She’s literally a global superstar. She can sing in 5 languages

[@j0ellyfish]

"Music is a good companion in life." She put that very well.

[@GarrettGardnermusic]

I remember her telling this story to me in person when she was my coach on The Voice! For anyone wondering: 1. she’s awesome 2. No, her hips indeed don’t lie.

[@nicolasgauna2788]

Ok. I LOVE U

[@MiguelSeq]

i remember you from the voice! OMG

[@GarrettGardnermusic]

@@MiguelSeq omg 😱 good memory! Haha feels like a lifetime ago

[@waterbearer4627]

That warm friendly smile is so inviting. Her sweet personality is shining through. Great aura too.

[@larahedge8960]

I need more Shakira in my life. So happy for the new show

[@gabsiim8350]

I think this is the first interview that I see Jimmy as a genuine person, actually listening and laughing and interacting

[@irresponsibleidiot3748]

He's too mesmerized to act

[@snoopygonewilder]

I discovered Shakira when I lived in Colombia as a little kid with my mother and new step-family, who were Colombian. I saw her in the telenovela El Oasis in 1994, and then the first album of hers I ever listen to--also as a kid--was Pies Descalzos, which came out in 1995. I had to Google the dates, but I remember in generic term listening to the music, and watching the Telenovela as a 10 to 12-year-old

[@aby99]

😊😊

[@hhg1b405]

Shakira is the queen of latin music

[@ElbisPen]

😍❤️

[@clnan7949]

Yesss

[@JuanManuel-xb7lv]

Beautiful Shakira queen of Latin music 30 years of musical career and is still in force that is to be a legend 💪🏻 My favorite album of hers is "Pies Descalzos" forever 💜

[@ElbisPen]

😍😍❤️

[@Mario2V]

Shakira entre sus múltiples talentos destaca por su carisma y su sencillez.

[@user-in8dz3xh5b]

Eso dices porque no comes quien es realmente!!!

[@jeremyricardogomezsantos1561]

@@user-in8dz3xh5b y usted sí.

[@ebo1270]

@@user-in8dz3xh5b ni que fueras su hermano Tonino 🤣

[@shamaarun4860]

Yes Shakira you are correct "music is a good companion"

[@shinewunna5261]

We love the Queen SHAKIRA and Her Simplicity is Superior 🤩🤩🤩

[@ElbisPen]

🥰🥰

[@afrosymphony8207]

MASSIVE MASSIVE SHOUTSOUT TO HER PARENTS FOR PROTECTING HER TALENT!...i CANNOT believe ppl made fun of her voice, that is just...unfuckingbelievable

[@clairesnelson9961]

I absolutely love this woman!! She has so much class and charisma and is such a beautiful person

[@ronalenriqueperezalfaro5425]

I LOVE Shakira but also Jimmy, he is so respectful with his guests, I wish his show remains so popular as it is.

[@hhg1b405]

Shakira is a legend

[@ElbisPen]

Leyenda ❤️

[@damunaik4]

I had to double-check to see if this is a recent interview. She's dressed like a young artist starting out, like in the 2000's. And it suits her. 45 looks good on you Shakira!

[@FabricioSojo]

She is so adorable i love youuuuu

[@ehabalhamdaniify]

Nature beauty in everything

[@hch1482]

Shakira es un crack. Absolutamente indiscutible su profesionalismo, su humildad y sobre todo la aman donde llegue.

[@jorgeamado4899]

Una tonta ridícula, eso es. Toda la vida denigrando de Colombia, soñando con ser Argentina, Española, y luego, cuando es famosa, fingiendo ser la colombiana bulliciosa y boleta que nunca quiso ser.

[@So-tz7gn]

Menos en Colombia y España

[@hch1482]

@@So-tz7gn Tanta risa tu comentario banano

[@So-tz7gn]

@@hch1482 consulte las estadísticas caballero. Aquí en Colombia ella no es muy querida. La próxima infórmese mejor crack

[@iamjoekenneth]

She’s so genuine! 🥹🧡

[@jaz6962]

i was looking for an wrinkle and i didn't find it, she has 45 years old and SHE IS AMAZING

[@Pallas.R]

I've been waiting for Shakira's comeback.

[@ivanacosta2946]

She is just so natural, nice her energy is, she is 🔥

[@carloseraso4697]

Tan espontánea, tan única siempre, ella es una Reina Musical, es tan sexy, bella, cada día que pasa se ve mucho más radiante, legendaria Shaki

[@ElbisPen]

Si amigo así es ella. Saludos 😍😍

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿💯 exacto.

[@youtubeaddict6128]

She's so precious

[@tej1506]

A truely vivid and dedicated artist Shakira is!! She's a singer, dancer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist and what not. Proud of you, Shak! 😻 Love from India❤

[@oskarortega2282]

Shakira is the best for all of us! Our Latin Queen.

[@JuanManuel-xb7lv]

💜💜

[@camarada6456]

Yaaaaassssssssss

[@dngarissan5378]

She is always fresh! Funny, cute, smart! Positive, unpretentious! SHAKIRA 😍

[@christinajoselyn7941]

Esas piernas de Shakira! Impresionante!😃👍🦵💪

[@steveb7429]

She is so genuine, humble and kind soul. Aside from her incredible talent, she is really a good person

[@israeljunioroficial]

Shakira always beautiful and fashionable we miss you Latin Queen Brazil 🇧🇷

[@whiteandgreen1983]

She is absolutely georgeous and talented!

[@kellymendozan533]

I still can’t believe my favorite singer from childhood is so global. I listened to her since Pies Descalzos on my first cassette

[@prada1m]

SHAKIRA. THE BEST SUPERSTAR. She is an extraordinary woman, an intelligent person, extraordinary mother, an amazing singer,dancer... and on top o that bea utiful humanbeing.

[@jojojunny7298]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rabrencruz99]

Finally, Shakira is on TSJF!! Loved this interview so much, and glad y’all got to play a game with her 😄😄

[@oscaryy2464]

"Dancing with myself" looks like it Will be very entertaining 🤩

[@alyssamonks6674]

Yes 😆😆

[@josriver6461]

De toda la gentuza colombiana que a surgido en los últimos tiempos, mi respeto es únicamente para Shakira...

[@javierrivas4575]

So beautiful her parents supported her and told her not to change her vibrato

[@emanuelantonelasanabria9475]

Shakira is the best Latin artist that exists, so beautiful, so talented and always very humble

[@jjthek]

Love Shakira! Great to see her on.💖

[@jessicak6462]

She is 6 months OLDER than me and looks 25 years younger. I'd be so jealous if I wasn't so impressed

[@jaydark3684]

I haven't seen shakira for a long time, It looks so nice and fresh

[@jamespittman]

I like Shakira she is a great singer.😀

[@meniazulferreira137]

Perfeita em tudo

[@jamespittman]

@@meniazulferreira137 I agree with you.😀

[@yasiruvismini]

Shak isn’t aging. she’s truly a vampire 🥺❤️ look at her!!

[@juliandavid8499]

Wonderful shakira !! My fellow Colombian ! 🇨🇴 The most beautiful and profesional artist that Colombia gave to the world, the good face of Colombia, a Latin legend, icon that paved the way to many of reggaeton names that sound nowdays in the industry, she’s the mother of them, she broke the borders in times where it was super hard for a latino artist to sound in America and the world, what a legend, j balvin jamás podrás…

[@BDTTK9]

She’s always been so down to earth, I love it. That’s why she’s one of my favourite artists

[@orlandomatheusvideos]

im obsessed shakira is my queen ! love her so much so humble ! best ever shaki 😍

[@marif14]

G.O.A.T! Queen Shakira.

[@faelpedro9178]

Shakira is so kind and humble. I lover her…

[@margarita7016]

shakira is just amazing...but...being warned by the kid´s teacher no way!!!hahaha

[@thecrislatin]

Orgullo latino ver a #Shakira en cualquier programa Americano tan bella y sobre todo humilde... Todo el mundo te ama Shak Gracias por este Ultra super Show #JimmyFallon

[@coperfield9188]

es libanesa...

[@vanessariverokindelan4226]

Su humildad es insuperable. Bella y sencilla siempre, tú público te ama .

[@Diversoquizz]

@@coperfield9188 es colombiana

[@Diversoquizz]

@@coperfield9188 porque no haces canciones en idioma del libano?

[@user-qt5qv5uv9f]

Busco su origen, Shakira, del Líbano, aprendió danza del vientre de nacimiento árabe, la madre de su padre no habla árabe porque nació en un país no árabe. ​@@Diversoquizz

[@aquiuvidex3574]

4:04 I love Shakira's Vibratto♥️ her strong voice awakes me and gives me energy🥺🥺🥺

[@romeliapc4175]

She doesn't age and she won't age, she is the icon, the legend, the myth, the moment!!! 👑❤😍

[@karishort1891]

She is so beautiful 💕

[@williamgarcia8726]

she's totally gorgeous... the best of latin american 👸

[@leilalouzada5352]

Shakira é uma das melhores artistas, do mundo.

[@yemperdomo217]

shakira so you must be with the best attitude. Don't show that you're broken. To prepare to move forward for your children, your family and the great fanatic that has waited for you for years. LISTEN TO THE PAST PAST I'M NOT INTERESTED. LIFE BEGINS TODAY. BLESSINGS

[@hernanhm1207]

Shakira is such a sweetheart, she’s always been so humble and so kind. This woman deserves the world

[@seanbou4122]

I don't know much about music, but one thing i would say. I am agree with you about music, no matter what we are passion at, but keep music inside our hearts. Music is our best friend for life, for when we are sad and get lose, music will bring us back on the road again. Love Shakira and music 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@vikasraghuvanshi8551]

I dont know whether shaki has been on jimmy fallon before or not but for me to see her on jimmy fallon was like a dream come true..❤️

[@rainersustinkins8377]

Shakira is a legend, amazing artist, one of a kind! Shakira is the best!

[@rifahtasfia420]

Shakira's happiness is her beauty and she still stays forever young 💛

[@ETCNK]

Does this woman ever age?? She still looks so fucking youthful after all these years

[@jescareno8332]

I mean she’s not that old, she’s 45

[@carlaa4140]

I love that she is fluent in English!!

[@supernatural2029]

Well singing in English is over now she needs to sing in Spanish but she is singing trash music, that we know as "reggeton' that's the reason that she is still popular.

[@lyvewyrek]

She is fluent in five different languages… ❤

[@MrFrankoletto]

So eclectic, passionate and perfect, Shakira, an example. Looking forward to watching the show..

[@reubination]

She is so sweet❤️ very humble and natural.