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2021 LATIN GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD One of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. Family, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. There, she grew up with father, percussionist dad Pete, and uncles Coke Escovedo (Santana, Azteca) and Dragons frontman Mario Escovedo. Further, fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. It’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood, the gifted world-class drummer began amassing an impressive string of credits. She has performed with her dad and with pioneering talents. For example, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Prince, Ringo Starr, Gloria Estefan, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. A fearless multi-instrumentalist, Sheila is also the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre. ” This renaissance woman is equally proficient in percussion, guitar, and bass, as well as an actress, mentor and philanthropist.
