Sheila Cecilia Escovedo[3] (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. Regarded as one of the greatest percussionists of her generation, she is known for skills as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play drums or percussion.[4] She is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Percussion".[5] Her music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including R&B, funk, jazz, pop, synth-pop, latin pop, and salsa.