Sheila E.

Q: What types of live events does Sheila E. perform at?

Corporate galas, award ceremonies, product launches, conferences, festivals, and private VIP events.

Q: How much does it cost to book Sheila E. for a live event?

Fees depend on event type, audience, location, set length, technical requirements, and travel needs.

Q: What production requirements should we prepare?

We’ll provide a technical rider outlining sound, stage, lighting, and hospitality. This ensures a seamless performance.

Q: How far in advance should we book?

The earlier the better, many performers are booked months in advance, especially during peak seasons. Please also be aware that they might be touring which means that they might be out of the country or has luck has it in yours.

Q: Can Sheila E. customize their performance (setlist, special song requests)?

Yes, within reason. Please share requests early so we can confirm feasibility.

Q: Can Sheila E. also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

Yes — in addition to live performances, many of our Live Talent can take part in brand campaigns, media projects, or speaking engagement, depending on their individual skills. Make sure to select the type of commercial booking that you are interested in when filling out the form.

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Celebrated as the ‘Queen of Percussion,’ Sheila E. achieved significant commercial success with her debut solo album, The Glamorous Life, released in 1984 through Warner Bros. Records. The album peaked at number 28 on the U.S.

Billboard 200, sold over 500,000 copies, and earned RIAA gold certification. Its lead single, also titled ‘The Glamorous Life,’ reached the top ten on the US Hot 100 and soared to number one on the US Dance chart. Prior to this breakthrough, Sheila E. had already established herself as a sought-after collaborator, working with prominent musicians including Alphonso Johnson, George Duke, Michael Jackson, and Herbie Hancock in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

She further honed her craft as a percussionist on Marvin Gaye’s final tour, the Midnight Love Tour, in 1983, leading to her impactful meeting and subsequent collaboration with Prince. Following the success of her debut, Sheila E. released her second album, Romance 1600, in 1985, which also achieved gold certification from the RIAA. This album featured the hit single ‘A Love Bizarre,’ reaching number eleven in the United States.

established her own entertainment company, Stiletto Flats Music Inc., and in 2014, she released her critically acclaimed autobiography, Beat of My Own Drum. Sheila E.’s enduring impact on music continues to be recognized with significant accolades. In 2021, she was honored with the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating her profound contributions to Latin music and beyond. Further cementing her legacy, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.

Her ninth album, Bailar, released in April 2024, quickly garnered critical acclaim, with its single ‘Bemba Colorá’ earning a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance in 2024. These recent achievements underscore her continuous artistic evolution and status as a pioneering force in the music industry.