Berlin Nov 8 (IANS) Singer Shakira has cancelled the first show of her upcoming "El Dorado" world tour due to vocal strain.
The 40-year-old was supposed to kick off her roadshow on Wednesday in Germany reports aceshowbiz.com.
"During these last few days of rehearsals I have unfortunately strained my vocal cords and as a result my doctors have ordered me to go on vocal rest to avoid any greater damage that could keep me from performing. I m devastated to have to miss our first show on November 8 in Koln " Shakira announced on her official website.
"I love my German fans and was really looking forward to sharing my first show with you. As much as it pains me I know I need to heed the advice of my doctors ... so I can give you all everything I ve got once I m on the road and not risk any further injury " she explained.
Shakira promised to reschedule the cancelled show.
"The Live Nation team is working hard to find a new date for me to come back and share this exciting show with you which I feel is going to be my best one yet. I am focusing on recovering now to be able to kick off on November 10 in Paris as soon as I get the green light from my doctors " she said.
"El Dorado" is Shakira s 11th studio album.
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