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Salsa Circuit
LAS VEGAS -- One of the most emotional moments of the Latin Recording Academy's tribute to its 2011 Person of the Year, Shakira, was when the singer's father, William Mebarak Chadid, took the stage to sing a song dedicated to his daughter.
Shakira was overcome with emotion as her father addressed her, especially as he sang of the happiness that overwhelms him for having such a successful daughter, who received such an homage from friends and fellow musicians in the music industry.
She wept tears of joy as her father, who is also a singer, serenaded her with 'Es Mi Niña Bonita' (She's My Pretty Girl).
Shakira began her evening aglow as she arrived at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in a flowing, opaque blue-green gown, her hair up in a braid to one side. When AOL Latino asked her who she would dedicate the Latin Recording Academy tribute, the multiplatinum-selling singer didn't flinch: "To the special person who has been in my life over the last few months," a very clear and direct reference to her soccer star boyfriend, Pique.
Among the artists on hand to pay tribute to the 'Hips Don't Lie' and 'Whenever, Wherever' singer were Marc Anthony, Alejandra Guzman, Pepe Aguilar, Jorge Drexler, Franco De Vita, Natalia Jimenez, Victor Manuel, Aleks Syntek and Gilberto Santa Rosa.
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She was moved, and at times to tears, over the parade of artists who sang each of the hits that have defined the Colombian's career. When Argentine Jorge Drexler took the stage and dedicated his song to comatose, Argentine rock icon Gustavo Cerati, Shakira could not hold back the tears.
The honoree was by her parents' side the whole night, and a special moment came when her father serenaded her with the song 'Es Mi Niña Bonita' (She's My Pretty Girl) to a slideshow of the singer's childhood years on a bigscreen. Between the surprises and emotion, the Barranquilla, Colombia native shed more than a tear before shaking her famous hips with Puerto Rican Salsa star Victor Manuel, who lavished praise on the singer, reminding her that "with bare feet she left Barranquilla," a reference to the singer's tireless work for underprivileged Colombian children through her Fundacion Pies Descalzos (Bare Feet Foundation).
Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony's arrival was one of the big suprises of the night. "I got here right on time. It's a huge honor to be here, absolutely an honor," emphasized Jennifer Lopez' ex-husband, who recognized Shakira's humanitarian work.
Shakira took the stage to lighten the mood and give thanks to those who took part in honoring her.
"I didn't realize my songs [sung by fellow artists and friends] could sound so good. Thank you for making so much music possible. Thanks to my parents -- my daddy for that song. Thank you to my parents, who have taught me the value of hard work and dedication," she emphasized.
The honoree herself took the stage on her night to do what she does best, no doubt honoring her country and home to the infectious and unmistakable rhythm of 'Barranquilla.'
Source: Hirania Luzardo
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