Grammy winner Sheila E., known as the Queen of Percussion, is a music luminary whose career includes being the first female percussionist honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Growing up in a musical Bay Area family, she drew influences from her father, the legendary Pete Escovedo, and godfather, Tito Puente, leading to collaborations with icons such as Prince, Diana Ross, Herbie Hancock and Beyoncé. Last year, she celebrated her first-ever salsa album, Bailar, featuring collaborations with Gloria Estefan and Rubén Blades, among others, earning her a Grammy win for Best Global Music Performance while continuing to inspire with her dynamic artistry and philanthropic work.

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An Evening With Sheila E.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

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.

Sheila E. and the E-Train

Dakota

Sheila E., the Queen of Percussion, kicks off the summer with a funk and soul dynasty spanning four decades. A musician extraordinaire, the drummer, percussionist, vocalist, and bandleader has been a defining force in R&B and pop since the 1980s. Unc funk rocker Leon Knight brings razorcut grooves and veteran musicologist DJ Spinna serves up his signature deep cuts between sets.

Sheila E.

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 4, 2026

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Opening Night: Sheila E. + Leon Knight + DJ Spinna · BRIC Arts & Media

Past events

Apr 17, 2026

An Evening With Sheila E. · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

25 - 27 Jul, 2024

Sheila E. and the E-Train · Dakota

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