Sheila E. to Perform at This Year’s CARE Impact Awards

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Sheila E. is proving she CAREs…

The 65-year-old half-Mexican American Grammy-nominated percussionist and singer will perform at the sixth annual CARE Impact Awards, which are set for Wednesday, November 8, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

Bea Perez, the senior vice president & chief communications, sustainability & strategic partnerships officer at The Coca‑Cola Company and chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation will be honored with the CARE Impact Award for Corporate Leadership alongside the company’s chairman and CEO, James Quincey.

Broadcast journalists Al Roker and Deborah Roberts will host the event, which will help raise awareness and funds for CARE’s humanitarian and development work around the world.

“Even through all the changes and crises we face as a global community, our team remains steadfast in our mission to ensure people around the world live with dignity, security, and prosperity,” Michelle Nunn, president and CEO of CARE USA, said in a statement. “The Impact Awards is an evening to celebrate the hope we see in our work everyday, and will continue to see as we help families seek a better life for themselves and their communities.”

Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls.

Here’s a complete list of 2023 CARE Impact Awards honorees:

CARE Impact Award for Visionary Leadership: Radhika Jones, editor in chief, Vanity Fair

CARE Impact Awards for Corporate Leadership: James Quincey, chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company; Bea Perez, senior vice president & chief communications, sustainability & strategic partnerships officer, The Coca‑Cola Company and chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation

CARE Impact Awards for Lifetime Achievement: Andrew Young, chairman, Andrew J. Young Foundation; Carolyn Young, vice chair, Andrew J. Young Foundation

Sheila E. to Perform at Apollo Theater’s 2017 Spring Gala Fundraising Event

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Sheila E. is ready for a special show(time) at the Apollo…

The 59-year-old Mexican-American percussionist and singer will perform at the Apollo Theater’s 2017 Spring Gala on June 12.

Sheila E., best known for her career-defining song, “The Glamorous Life,” joins a lineup that includes CeeLo Green, Charlie Wilson and Wé McDonald of NBC’s The Voice.

Actor/comedian Cedric the Entertainer will host the 12th annual benefit, which is the legendary theater’s largest fundraising event.

In addition to the aforementioned musical performances, the Spring Gala will present two special awards. Peabody Award-winning director/producer Stan Lathan will receive the Trailblazer Award in recognition of his performing arts achievements, including television’s The Bernie Mac Show, Def Comedy Jam, Sanford & Son and, most recently, Dave Chappelle’s comedy special Deep in the Heart of Texas. This year’s Corporate Award will be given to Verizon on behalf of the company’s achievements in diversity, community leadership and innovation.

In a statement announcing the 2017 gala, Apollo Theater president/CEO Jonelle Procope said, “Since its inception, the Apollo Theater has been home to legendary and up-and-coming artists, serving as an ever-changing driving force in popular music and culture not only in Harlem [New York] but across the world.”

The 2016 Spring Gala raised $1.7 million. All gala proceeds support the non-profit organization’s year-round performing arts, education and community programming.

For tickets and additional information click here.

Former Prince Protégé Sheila E. to Perform at Minneapolis Benefit Concert

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Sheila E. is headed to her mentor’s home state for a special event…

The 58-year-old part-Mexican Grammy-nominated drummer, percussionist, singer and songwriter, Prince‘s former protégé, is coming to his hometown to play a benefit concert.

Sheila E. will perform on October 23 at Orchestra Hall with her father, percussionist Pete Escovedo, and youth performers from Minnesota.

The money will go to the Purple Philanthropy fund and be made available to community organizations via grants.

Prince died on April 21 of an opioid overdose. After his death, he was credited with a quiet activism that sometimes included anonymous donations to causes he deemed worthy.

Sheila E. Releases Music Video for New Single “Lovely Day”

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a lovely day for Sheila E. fans…

The 56-year-old part-Mexican Grammy-nominated drummer, percussionist, singer and songwriter has released the music video for her new R&B track “Lovely Day.”

Sheila E. shared the sun-drenched video exclusively with Billboard.

“The video was shot at my friend’s house, actor Jack Coleman, and on location in Los Angeles. The scene in which my dog Emma pulled me on the beach was not planned,” Shelia E. tells Billboard.

Last year Sheila E. released Sheila E. Icon, an album that celebrated her 40th anniversary in the music business.

Sheila E. was nominated for an American Music Award and two Grammy awards for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Performance Femalefor her iconic song “The Glamorous Life,” which was written by Prince.

During her noted career, Sheila E. has also collaborated with Lionel Richie, George Duke, Ringo Starr, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Hans Zimmer and Kanye West.

Aside from her new album, which was released last November, Sheila E. is preparing to release her first memoir The Beat of My Own Drum on September 2.

Lopez to Emcee This Year’s Playboy Jazz Festival

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

George Lopez is the next jazz master… of sorts.

The 51-year-old Mexican American comedian/actor has been named the new master of ceremonies for the Playboy Jazz Festival, which will be taking place at the Hollywood Bowl on June 15-16.

This year’s lineup includes India.Arie, Sheila E., Trombone Shorty, Bob James/David Sanborn, George Duke with Jeffrey Osborne, Angelique Kidjo with Hugh Masekela and Taj Mahal.

The two-day fest, celebrating its 35th anniversary, will also present three world premieres. These include Naturally 7 with special guest Herbie Hancock; an 80th birthday salute to Quincy Jones by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra with special guests Patti Austin and Hubert Laws; and jazz pianist Elew who, like India.Arie and Mahal, is making his first appearance at the festival. In addition, the Brubeck Brothers Quartet will perform a special tribute to the late Dave Brubeck.

Lopez takes over the emcee duties from Bill Cosby, who helmed the fest for more than 30 years. Described as the “perfect choice” to host by Playboy Jazz Festival’s president emeritus Richard Rosenzweig, Lopez called it a “most tremendous honor” to get the call from Cosby to be emcee.

He also noted that Cosby was giving him pointers like “don’t let the musicians in your dressing room because they will eat up all your food.”

Lopez later told Billboard.biz that he’s a longtime jazz fan. “To attend the show in this capacity is beyond whatever I could have imagined.” A guitar enthusiast, he noted that he’d also “love to play one song” with an act during the show. “That’s my goal.”

Gomez Hits the Lights on DWTS

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

She may have announced plans to concentrate on her acting career… But that didn’t stop Selena Gomez from hitting the stage to perform one of her most recent songs.

The 19-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress—who recently released a YouTube video detailing her commitment to acting projects in the coming months—appeared live on ABC‘s Dancing with the Stars results show to sing with her band, The Scene.

Wearing a gold and black dress with tutu-like skirt and some killer heels, the former Disney Channel star delivered a rousing rendition of her most recent single “Hit the Lights.”

But Gomez wasn’t the only Latina artist appearing on the DWTS results show…

During the Macy’s Stars of Dance performance, which was hailed as a special tribute to Latin dance music, 54-year-old part-Mexican percussionist Sheila E. provided the music as dancers in vibrant costumes hit the dance floor.

Sheila E. to Perform at the Playboy Jazz Festival

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

She’s worked with work with Prince, George Duke and Ringo Starr… And, now Sheila E. is set to work with… Hugh Hefner?

Yes, the 54-year-old part-Mexican drummer, percussionist, singer and songwriter—who performed alongside Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez at the American Idol finale last May—will perform at this year’s Playboy Jazz Festival.

Other Latino artists set to perform at the festival include Afro-Cuban jazz drummer Francisco Mela, Latin rock band Ozomatli, Cuban pianist and composer Alfredo Rodriguez and Chilean cumbia band Chico Trujillo.

Legendary comedian Bill Cosby will serve as the festival’s master of ceremonies and introduce the 19 performing acts.

The 34th annual Playboy Jazz Festival will take place at the Hollywood Bowl on June 16 and 17.

Ticket information is available at Ticketmaster and the festival’s official site.

Tickets will also be available at the Hollywood Bowl box office starting May 5.

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