Shakira Breaks Silence After 7 Years: Women No Longer Cry

Shakira, the famous Colombian singer, has released a new album after years of silence. This collection, titled 'Women No Longer Cry', is Shakira's first album in seven years and features songs in Spanish across genres such as electropop, electro-dance, reggaeton, bachata, EDM, and afrobeats. Shakira is considered one of the innovative and groundbreaking stars of Latin music, having risen to fame in the early 90s. Her achievements include bestselling albums, successful concerts, Grammy awards, and performances at the Super Bowl. However, she has recently faced ups and downs, encountering various challenges in her personal and professional life. In 2022, after 11 years of partnership with renowned Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, she separated from him; they have two children together. Shakira was accused of tax evasion in Spain, and the court ultimately sentenced her to three years of probation and the payment of millions in taxes, interest, and fines. According to Shakira, this new album was inspired by these challenges, and she expresses her depression and heartbreak through music. Nevertheless, the Colombian singer emphasizes that the songs in the album carry a positive message and outline a hopeful path, especially for women. Shakira told the Associated Press, 'In recent years, I have gone through many problems and literally had to pick up my pieces and put them back together. I feel that in this process, music was my glue.' She adds that over the past seven years, due to family life, motherhood responsibilities, and taking care of her children, she did not have the opportunity to fully engage in music, which is why she did not release an album. However, all those experiences provided her with new subjects and stories for creating new songs, which reflect her emotions and feelings. Shakira states that when she started her professional career, the Latin music industry was dominated by men, but now the situation has changed, and women are active in various sectors of this profession, which is a significant achievement. Regarding the title 'Women No Longer Cry', she says that women are patient, resilient, and powerful, with many capabilities, and today they drive society forward. According to Shakira, women today decide when to cry, when not to cry, how to do it, and are independent. She emphasizes that this new collection is not a 'divorce album', but rather speaks of the necessity of resilience and using past experiences to regain strength. According to Shakira, the songs in the album are not just reminders of pain and suffering; she also sings about victory, self-awareness, and confidence. The album 'Women No Longer Cry' has generally received a favorable reception from art critics and fans of this Colombian singer.