Shakira says she ‘feels closer’ to music pirates

Washington: Shakira has said that she `feels closer` to fans who download her music illegally.

The `Hips Don`t Lie` singer’s comments have come in response to the British Government`s plans to crack down on file sharing. And the curvy star has claimed that she supports those who access her tracks without paying for them. "I like what`s going on because I feel closer to the fans and the people who appreciate the music,” a news website quoted the Columbian singer as saying. "It`s the democratisation of music in a way. And music is a gift. That`s what it should be, a gift,” she added. ANI