Shakira Honored Harvard's Artist Of The Year

The Harvard Foundation has honored Shakira and has named the her as their Artist of the Year, for 2011.

"The Foundation's most prestigious medal" will be given to Shakira for her contribution to music and her charity work.

At the annual Cultural Rhythms festival on February 26, held at Sanders Theater at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts,Colombian pop star will be awarded the accolade.

"The students and faculty of the Harvard Foundation are honored to present multi-platinum artist Shakira with the 2011 Artist of the Year award," said Foundation director S. Allen Counter.

"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."