Sheila Escovedo broke thru in the 1980s with her debut album The Glamorous Life and collaborated with big names like Prince, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, Beyoncé, and Ringo Starr in the years that followed. She developed a long-lasting creative collaboration with Prince, including as a drummer in his band and as the singer of the song “Erotic City.” In addition to her work as a musician, Sheila E. is also active as a composer, producer, and bandleader.

In Groningen, she will perform work from her latest album, Hella FonkE, along with highlights from her impressive catalog. The result is an energetic, rhythmic show with room for virtuosity, improvisation, and the personal stories that give her music its color. Her music, shaped by a mix of Latin, jazz, funk, and pop, showcases why she has been an influential name in the international music scene for decades. With her band E-Train, she delivers a versatile show centered around her rich musical background.