Sheila E.

Sheila E., born Sheila Cecilia Escovedo on December 12, 1957 , is a U.S. citizen and musician from Oakland, California . She is known for her work as a drummer , singer-songwriter , and musician . Throughout her career, Sheila E. has also been involved in various genres such as funk , Latin jazz , contemporary R&B , Minneapolis sound , pop music , soul music , and pop rock .

Born as Sheila Escovedo , she is the daughter of Pete Escovedo . Sheila E. is a pseudonym she uses in her professional career . She attended Oakland High School in Oakland, California , and later studied at Berklee College of Music .

Her involvement in the music industry extends to being a singer and songwriter .