"Though she came to fame in the shadow of some of music's highest-profile artists, Sheila E. has long since made her mark as a groundbreaking creative force all her own."
"Daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo (and niece of Coke, Javier and Alejandro Escovedo), the Oakland Native got her first big break as percussionist for George Duke, and later with Prince."
"A Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Shiela E. has worked closely with Herbie Hancock, Lionel Richie, and Ringo Starr."
"Her '80s blockbuster debut, The Glamorous Life, has been followed up with eight more albums. 2024's Bailar is her latest."
Sheila E., daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo and niece of Coke, Javier and Alejandro Escovedo, launched her career as a percussionist for George Duke and later performed with Prince. She achieved solo success with her 1980s debut The Glamorous Life and has released eight subsequent albums, most recently Bailar in 2024. She has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Lionel Richie, and Ringo Starr. She received a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The musician remains a prominent percussionist and creative force whose career spans landmark collaborations, solo recordings, and continued touring.
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