Sheila E.

Family, faith, and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. Known as the “Queen of Percussion,” she is a fearless multi-instrumentalist who is equally proficient on guitar and bass; she’s also an actress, mentor, and philanthropist. Her impressive Grammy-nominated career includes performing with pioneering talents like George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Prince, Ringo Starr, Gloria Estefan, Beyonce, and Jennifer Lopez. Sheila E.’s producing, arranging, and performance talents have been showcased throughout the music and film industry with appearances on the Academy Awards, the Latin Grammy Awards, BET Awards, the American Music Awards, The Kennedy Center Honors, and many more as she continues to build on her groundbreaking legacy.