Sheila E.
Sheila Cecilia Escovedo, known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. Regarded as one of the greatest percussionists of her generation, she is a multi-instrumentalist known for playing drums and percussion. She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion".
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- Born in
- Oakland
- Educated at
- Berklee College of MusicOakland High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award🏆 honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music
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1957
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