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Sheila E.

Sheila Cecilia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the greatest musicians of her generation; she is known for skills as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play drums or percussion. She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion". Her music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including R&B, funk, jazz, pop, synth-pop, latin pop, and salsa.

Born and raised in Oakland, California, Sheila began her music career as a percussionist for the George Duke Band in 1976. She departed from the band in 1980. She rose to mainstream success with release of her debut album ''The Glamorous Life'' (1984) on Warner Bros. Records. The album's singles "The Glamorous Life" and "The Belle of St. Mark" became international hits. The album earned four Grammy Award nominations; including one for Best New Artist. Her follow-up album ''Romance 1600'' (1985) produced another top-charting international hit called "A Love Bizarre". She released two more albums on Warner Bros. Records: ''Sheila E.'' (1987) and ''Sex Cymbal'' (1991).

In 2021, she received a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In July 2023, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In April 2024, she released her ninth album ''Bailar''. The album's single "Bemba Colorá" won a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance at 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Provided by Wikipedia