MUMBAI: Pop star Shakira will perform at the Grammy Awards which is the music industry's most prestigious event.

The evnt takes place in Los Angeles and will air live on Star World on 12 February 2007.

Shakira will perform, along with nominees Wyclef Jean, Chris Brown, Lionel Richie and Smokey Robinson for a special tribute to the tradition of male R&B artists. Also nominee Rascal Flatts will join previously announced nominee Carrie Underwood in a tribute to country rock,

The other performers at the show include Christina Aguilera, Beyonc, the Dixie Chicks, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Justin Timberlake