The Art of the Story

Legendary percussionist Sheila E. on legacy and her first Grammy Award

By Doug Doyle,

Published July 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM EDT

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On this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary percussionist Sheila E. chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott about her first Grammy Award, family, playing with Prince and legacy.

Sheila E. recently released a new album titled Bailar, which is a 13-track album celebrating Latin music. The album includes new songs like "Mi Rumba y Tambor" with La India, the ballad "Vuelvo", and a Latin version of her iconic hit, "The Glamorous Life".

You can hear Pat Prescott entire conversation with Sheila E. here.

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Doug Doyle

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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Pat Prescott

Pat Prescott is a native of Hampton Virginia and a graduate of Northwestern University. After 5 years teaching middle school, she started her radio career in New Orleans, Louisiana at WYLD-FM. After a brief stint at New Orleans legendary rock station WNOE, she moved to New York to host the midday show at former heritage jazz station WRVR. During her 23 years on New York radio, Pat worked at WBLS, WLIB, The National Black News Network and contemporary jazz station CD 101.9.

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