Shakira's 2002 single at any time and anywhere, where helped her Shakira achieve world fame Colombian singer received the Recording Academy person of the year at the Latin GRAMMYs in November.The hips don't lie singer is honored for her philanthropic contributions as well as their successful career.
Recording Academy President Gabriel Abaroa Jr said that the Organization was honored to pay tribute to a "dynamic, socially conscious woman".
The tribute Gala takes a day before the annual awards show.
Shakira, is also for three Grammys, including album of the year.
The 34-year old star is the youngest person to receive the recognition. Previous recipients include Plácido Domingo, Ricky Martin, Julio Iglesias, Carlos Santana, and Gloria Estefan.
In a statement, the singer said the award "really an honor".
Shakira rose to fame in the early 1990s, but it was not until the release of their single 2002, where, that she achieved worldwide successfully.
Their 2009 has sold more than two million copies worldwide album she Wolf, and she took official song for the World Cup FIFA 2010.
Their philanthropic efforts began in the age of 18, she founded a charity to support the academic needs of disadvantaged children. It is also a global Ambassador for UNICEF.
The Latin GRAMMYs take place on 10 November in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
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