Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 7/10

It is perhaps hard to believe that Columbian superstar Shakira has been performing and writing music for as long as she has. The simple incorruptibility that she wears as if a badge of honour, the tight grip she keeps on her music like a lioness keeping a watchful wary eye on her young; is not for sale, even though many an executive might try their damnedest to flaunt her appeal. Sometimes it works, the odd breakthrough the tough Columbian feminine exterior and on those occasions the music lacks soul but for the most part you can always rely on some good old fashioned pop with the big heavy hint of Latino thrown in for good measure.