Sheila E: Icon

World-class drummer and percussionist Sheila Escovedo is scheduled to release her first solo album in twelve years, Icon, on March 25^th as part of the celebration of her 40^th anniversary in the music business.

An accomplished and much sought after musician, Sheila’s credits read like chapters in a music history book, Ringo Starr, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Beyoncé, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan and George Duke.  She is also an Emmy and Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre,” and a multi-instrumentalist who is equally proficient on guitar and bass.

“I can’t believe it’s been 40 years since I began my career in the music business.  I have been blessed to make music with some of the most incredible artists in the world,” stated Sheila.  “The past year has been very introspective for me.  I have a book coming out in September, ‘THE BEAT OF MY OWN DRUM’ and while writing it I was inspired to begin work on what has become Icon.   This album represents my musical journey and the different paths I have been blessed to travel.  I’m excited and proud of this music.”  The first single, “Mona Lisa” is available on most online music sources and can be heard on http://www.sheilae.com/.