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Pioneers. Trailblazers. Goddesses. Badasses.
The musicians in this category broke countless barriers for themselves and other women, paving paths that defy old stereotypes about the kinds of instruments and genres of music women can and should play. Whether they lead their own bands or write and perform their own material, their work is beloved by countless fans, has been sampled by numerous artists and reminds us why music is such a powerful, healing, beautiful tool of expression. And, they prove that women truly make the baddest drummers, percussionists and band leaders!
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Sheila E
The Oakland native and former Prince protégé hails from a musical family, the Escovedos. Sheila E has been performing and creating music since she was a toddler and made her concert debut at the age of 5 alongside her legendary father, Pete, of the band Azteca. A master of the timbales, drums and all forms of percussion, “The Glamourous Life” singer’s music is a combination of soul, funk and Latin jazz.
