Shelia E’s music education and evolution, from 1. Growing up surrounded by music with her dad, the legendary Pete Escoveda, and uncles and siblings → 2. Starting to play the violin at the encouragement of her parents → 3. Performing for Billy Cobham and producing a record together → 4. Training as a competitive runner → 5. Touring and playing with George Duke, being exposed to other musicians and instruments → 6. Her experience being a woman playing a supposed a male dominated instrument

Sheila Escovedo picked up the drumsticks and started making music at the precocious age of three. Sheila delivered her first solo performance to a live audience two years later and has since established herself as one of the most talented percussionist/drummers and performers in the world. Best known to music fans as Sheila E., she became a top session and touring musician before the age of 20, performing and/or recording with George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Con Funk Shun, Marvin Gaye (on his final world tour), Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Nicks among others. Sheila E.'s producing, arranging, and performance talents have been showcased throughout the music and film industry with appearances on, The Academy Awards, The Latin Grammy Awards, BET Awards, The American Music Awards, The Kennedy Center Honors, The Summer Olympics, WOW Awards, ALMA's, and The Image Awards just to name a few. In 2014, Sheila released her literary biography Titled The Beat of My Own Drum, and her solo album, ICON. Following Prince’s death she released the single ‘Girl Meets Boy’ in memory of the late, great, Prince. In 2018, Sheila E. released, ICONIC: Message for America, an album that displays her efforts in awareness of social issues and humanitarianism. Her 2019 single, ‘No Line’ with the legendary Snoop Dogg, is Sheila’s continued contribution to the music industry. Sheila E. is currently on tour with her band E Train. The Queen of Percussion plans to release new music in 2023. Sheila E. is CEO of the entertainment company StilettoFlats Inc. located in Los Angeles.

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