Sheila Cecelia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), better known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American percussionist, singer, author, and actress.She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist and singer for The George Duke Band.After leaving the group in 1983, Sheila began a successful solo career, starting with her critically acclaimed debut album, which included the career …

