The childhood of Shakira has passed in one of areas of Barranquilla, in El Lemonsito apartments. To it big brothers, sons of Villiama from first marriage came to play with the babe who was very bright. Shakira grows in an environment of books, jewels and musical rhythms. Her father was not only the writer, but also owned the jewelry store, one of the most popular in a city, on the Dignity of Blas. Soon Shakira has shown interest to music and the literature. When to it 18 months were executed, she knew the alphabet, in 3 years was able to read and write, in 4 was ready to go to school. But stagnancy of structure of formation hasn't allowed it to make it. The next year special examinations have been spent, and experts have declared that Shakira - the genius (child prodigy). In the beginning mother thought that her daughter becomes the artist since she drew, or the writer because in 4 years she composed verses much. At school to it prophesied the future of a star of ballet or simply modern dance, since Hide review