Sheila E.

Sheila Cecilia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known professionally by her stage name Sheila E., is an American percussionist, singer, author and actress from Oakland, California who became well-known in the 1980s and has continued recording to the present day. She made her recording debut with jazz bassist Alphonso Johnson on his 1976 album Yesterday's Dreams. She is best known for her long association with Prince but has also collaborated with many other musicians.