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Shakira wins prestigious Harvard award

Pop star Shakira has been named as the Harvard Foundation's Artist of the Year. 

The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer will receive the Ivy League University's award for her contributions to both music and charity, and the foundation's director, S. Allen Counter, said:

"The students and faculty of the Harvard Foundation are honoured to present multi-platinum artist Shakira with the 2011 Artist of the Year award."

"Her contributions to music and distinguished history of creativity have been applauded by people throughout the world, and she is greatly admired worldwide for her humanitarian efforts through her Barefoot Foundation."

She will receive her medal on February 26 during the Cultural Rhythms festival in Sanders Theatre and you can watch Shakira talk about the work of her charity here: