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Sheila E. is a legendary percussionist, drummer, singer, and songwriter known for her dynamic stage presence and collaborations with iconic artists. She continues to establish herself as an influential figure in music and philanthropy.
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Request A ShowSheila founded her own entertainment company in 2012. It started as a music production unit and has since expanded to be an umbrella for her various brands in music, videos, and concert films, distributing her albums "Icon," "Iconic: Message 4 America," and "Bailar."
Sheila E. created the Emagination Collection in Los Angeles with the Los Angeles art team SceneFour.
In 2010, Sheila E. partnered with Avon as a celebrity judge for Avon Voices, the company's first global, online singing talent search for women and songwriting competition for men and women.
In July 2020, Sheila E. collaborated with MasterClass to create "Sheila E. Teaches Drumming and Percussion."
In 2020, Sheila E. donated her drum and percussion instruments to the music band Valkyrie Missile after their instruments were stolen.
Sheila E. is an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., inducted into the Alpha Omega Chapter on July 11, 2026, at the Grand Boule in Nashville, Tennessee.
In February 2009, Sheila E. became an honorary member of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority by the Eta Delta Chapter at Howard University in recognition of her humanitarian efforts through and in music.
Sheila E. is an inductee of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Born Sheila Cecilia Escovedo on December 12, 1957, in Oakland, California, Sheila E. emerged from a musically gifted family, with her father, Pete Escovedo, a renowned jazz percussionist, and Tito Puente as her godfather. Her musical journey began early, filling in on congas for her father’s band, Azteca, at just 15 years old. This early immersion in music led to collaborations with jazz greats such as George Duke and Herbie Hancock, and a significant touring role as a percussionist for Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing Tour” in 1983, laying the groundwork for her eventual mainstream breakthrough.
Sheila E.’s career reached new heights in the mid-1980s following her collaboration with Prince, whom she met in 1977. This partnership led to her debut solo album, “The Glamorous Life” (1984), which garnered multiple Grammy nominations and produced international hit singles like the title track and “The Belle of St. Mark.” Her distinctive drumming style and Latin rhythms quickly established her as a major force in pop music. Her follow-up album, “Romance 1600” (1985), further solidified her success with the hit “A Love Bizarre.” Beyond her solo work, Sheila E. also made her acting debut in the cult classic film “Krush Groove” (1985).
Throughout the late 1980s and into the 1990s, Sheila E. continued to evolve her career, serving as musical director for Prince’s “Sign O’ the Times Tour” (1987) and “Lovesexy Tour” (1988-1989). She expanded into music production and directing, notably becoming the first female musical director in television for Magic Johnson’s “The Magic Hour” in 1998. Her diverse abilities have led to extensive recording and touring work with artists across various genres, including Ringo Starr, Beyoncé, Gloria Estefan, and Hans Zimmer, showcasing her versatility and enduring impact on the music industry. In recent years, she has released new music, such as her album “Bailar” (2024), which earned a Grammy Award, and actively engaged in philanthropic efforts through her Elevate Hope Foundation.
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