In retrospect , '' Pies Descalzos '' received generally favorable reviews from music critics , who complimented it as a strong debut showing . Carlos Quintana from About.com appreciated Shakira 's " combination of styles , well thought lyrics and music arrangements " , and placed it among her strongest bodies of work . Jose F. Promis of Allmusic opined that the record " balanced heartfelt , earnest ballads with catchy , jangly pop/rock " and was a " solid debut " . A reviewer from '' Billboard '' provided a positive review , opining that the record " carries passion , conviction , and honesty " . At the 1997 '' Billboard '' Latin Music Awards , the album received two awards for " Pop Album of the Year by a Female Artist " and " Pop Album of the Year by a New Artist " . It was also nominated at the 9th Lo Nuestro Awards in 1997 for " Pop Album of the Year " , but lost to Enrique Iglesias 's album '' Vivir '' . Shakira herself received the Lo Nuestro Awards for " Pop Female Artist of the Year " and " Pop New Artist of the Year " . In 2015 , '' Billboard '' listed '' Pies Descalzos '' as one of the Essential Latin Albums of Past 50 Year stating that " Finally , Latin rock had found its muse "
9th Lo Nuestro Awards
Premio Lo Nuestro 1997
Pies Descalzos