Jon Pareles New York Times

Idealism and omnivorousness converge in the music of A.R. Rahman

It was just another day in New York City for Shakira, toggling between pop star and do-gooder. She spent the early morning of Sept. 23 at Rockefeller Center for a five-minute interview on "Today" to promote her new album, "Sale el Sol" ("The Sun Comes Out"). Asked how she gets her hips to move the way they do, she replied, with a giggle, "A magicia...

Idealism and omnivorousness converge in the music of A.R. Rahman

It was just another day in New York City for Shakira, toggling between pop star and do-gooder. She spent the early morning of Sept. 23 at Rockefeller Center for a five-minute interview on "Today" to promote her new album, "Sale el Sol" ("The Sun Comes Out"). Asked how she gets her hips to move the way they do, she replied, with a giggle, "A magicia...