About this episode
This episode explores Shakira's journey from Spanish rock to international fame, focusing on her album 'Laundry Service' and her impact on the music industry.
This episode is for the ladies up in here tonight! Before her hips became internationally renowned, Shakira was making Spanish rock music from the age of 14. Today, Rob looks back at her crossover album 'Laundry Service,' which was released as other Latin American artists were also starting to make music in English. Later, he is joined by music journalist Suzy Exposito, who talks about why Shakira deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, her initial disappointment when Shakira dyed her hair blonde and started singing in English, and what it was like getting to interview her. Host: Rob Harvilla Producers: Julianna Ress, Olivia Crerie, Chris Sutton, and Justin Sayles Additional Video Editing: Kevin Pooler Guest: Suzy Exposito Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Suzy Exposito
Topics covered
- Shakira
- Hips Don't Lie
- Latin music
- crossover artists
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Keywords
- Shakira
- Hips Don't Lie
- Laundry Service
- Latin music
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Suzy Exposito
- music journalism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Shakira, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Books & works: Laundry Service
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