Shakira Supported By Colombian President At NYC Show

The president of Colombia might be customary New York for the U.N. General Assembly, but he and found all to attend a concert by Shakira. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, along with the former president connected with Chile, Michelle Bachelet, Queen Rania of Jordan also actor Jim Carrey, came exhausted on Madison Square Garden over Tuesday night (Sept. 21) on duty the hip-swiveling Shakira exhibit before an energetic crowd. "It's in reality an honor for us," Shakira said, thanking the president connected with her homeland for attending. The bilingual singer kicked off her show with a slow groove to "Pienso en Ti" - show a hot trim ensemble that covered almost connected with her body, revealing only her face also some of her blond curls - although she sang also parcel out hugs on people customary the crowd. She traverse on the medial connected with the stage, tore not up to par the ensemble on exhibit a shiny auriferous top among black tights and knee-high boots and exhibit the thumping "Why Wait." "I'm here on please you!" she yelled. "Remember tonight I'm integer yours." The 33-year-old persevere with rock-filled sketch connected with "Te Dejo" also "Whenever, Wherever," then peach lyrics from EMF's 1990s hit "You're Unbelievable." The crowd got rowdy during the electric guitar-fused "Si Te Vas" and the explosive "She Wolf." But the highlight was Shakira's cover of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters." Wearing a silver cask top, a flowing maroon skirt and not at all shoes, the nightingale belted the drum-filled jam, also highlighted by the violin. That was give chase via a sensual Shakira dancing to the help of the drum, then falling to the floor - and dancing again. Shakira brought square fans onstage and gave them a jump helpful word while others waved the Colombian peter out throughout the show, which lasted because nearly two hours. The Grammy-winning singer, whose new album "Sale el Sol (The Sun Comes Out)" is unsatisfied out consequent month, performed songs from the CD, including the soft push and pull claim track. She also grinded to her latest exclusive "Loca." "For a few months I've been different. I feel like the shine enjoy been gloomy on me, brighter than ever!" she yelled. She returned for an encore in a bright naughty ruffled dress, exhibit the soft "Antes de las Seis." She then frazzle off the dress to distress her hips - regularize imitating Beyonce's signature swag dance - on her largest U.S. hit, the uptempo "Hips Don't Lie." Shakira chain the show with her international smash, the World Cup anthem "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)." But sooner she began, a video of African juvenile make known what they aspired on be played in the background. Green, puce and amber confetti began on fall as Shakira peach the song, make known loudly: "We're integer Africa!" © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, edit or redistributed.