In a 2023 interaction with Billboard, the singer-songwriter behind global hits like Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don’t Lie reflected on her artistic journey, inner motivations, and emotional resilience. Speaking about how she creates music, Shakira explained, “[Writing music] is a catharsis. In composition, writing has always played a therapeutic role. I write the most when I’m at my worst. Life gives me a blow, and from this I have learned a lot and I feel stronger…”, offering insight into the deeply perso ...