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Born in Oakland, California, Sheila E. is the daughter of Juanita Gardere, a dairy factory worker, and percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs.Her mother is of Creole-French/African descent, and her father is of Mexican-American origin.
Nicole Camille Escovedo was born in Berkeley, California.She is of English, Mexican, and Creole African-American descent. [3] Her biological father, Peter Michael Escovedo, is the brother of musician Sheila E. and nephew of guitarist Alejandro Escovedo, [4] and her biological mother is Karen Moss. [5]
Legendary singer/percussionist Sheila E returns to Detroit this week, and this time it’s for charity. On Wednesday, E. (short for Escovedo — her father is percussion icon Pete Escovedo) will ...
Sheila E. says she has been playing the drums since she was five years old and was inspired by her percussionist father to play. That love turned into an epic career that kicked off when she met ...
Joseph Thomas "Coke" Escovedo (April 30, 1941 – July 13, 1986) was an American percussionist, who came from a prominent musical family including five musician brothers and his niece, Sheila E. He played in various genres, including R&B, jazz fusion and soul, with bands including Santana, Malo, Cal Tjader, and Azteca.
The Queen of Percussion also discusses her recent salsa track "Bailar." The Story Behind “The Glamorous Life,” Sheila E.’s Classic Pop Collab with Prince Peter Csathy
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Sheila was in Minnesota for a concert with Morris Day & the Time on Saturday in the northern town of Walker. In her statement Monday, she said she was the first artist to record at Paisley Park with Prince and walked the grounds with him when “the foundation was mere dirt and rope.” So she thinks her history should count for something.