Shakira

Shakira

Shakira became a knight of the French Order of Arts and Letters
Pop singer Shakira was appointed Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters. Presented an honorary award artist Minister of Culture Frederic Mitterrand at the International Exhibition of musical production.

Presenting the medal Shakira, Mitterrand said that his appearance Singer "revives the atmosphere and causes the most pleasant, happy feeling." In all likelihood, a role that became a Knight of the performer, played her speech in Geneva and Paris in the fifth world tour. Then Shakira sang the song of the famous French artist Francis Kabrelya "I love her to death," singing of the verses in French, and some - in Spanish. The composition was so impressed the French and the Swiss, that for six weeks ranked first in the list of most popular singles in France.

"I'm very happy. I always felt connected with France. Thank you for your love," - said Shakira, receiving the award from the Minister.

In addition to Colombian Order, and also won the legendary French singer Patricia Kaas. "Queen of the French blues, wrapped in rays of glory on every continent," - said Mitterrand, referring to the singer to give it a badge of honor.

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