
The “We Are One” concert, broadcast by HBO, kicked off the Inauguration of Barack Obama. Shakira, along with Usher and Stevie Wonder, performed Wonder’s song 'Higher Ground' which got President Obama, Vice President Biden and their families dancing along. Shakira and Bono were the only non-American participants in the concert. Watch the event (Shakira's performance starts at 1h23'44") Shakira’s participation in the Inauguration events culminated with her performance at the Neighborhood Ball, which was broadcast on ABC. Shakira sang her interpretation of 'The Bright Side of the Road' by Van Morrison, which you can watch below... Watch Shakira on CNN - Anderson Cooper 360 |
| On September 24th, Shakira, Alejandro Sanz and Jeffrey D. Sachs along with Heads of State from Mexico, Argentina, El Salvador, Panama and Paraguay got together on September 24th at Columbia University where they discussed the importance of comprehensive Early Childhood Development In Latin America. |
Shakira also visited Rajshahi , which is home to a UNICEF educational program. After the visit, Shakira declared that “education is the only guarantee for these children to have a better future”. Watch UnicefTV |