how is shelia e part african american and part mexican. and i know she is?

Question

does her parents have an afican american heritage or background?

Answer 1

Her dad is Mexican-American percussionist Pete Escovedo, formerly of Santana, and her uncle is rocker Alejandro Escovedo. The alleged African-American part is on her mother's side. Don't know anything about the mom but have heard her described as "creole." (Personally, I doubt the African-American part but it could be true.) Her brother, Peter Michael Escovedo, according to many sources, is the biological dad of Nicole Richie, by the way.

Answer 2

Sheila Escovedo is the daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs. She made her debut with jazz pianist George Duke. She is a remarkable drummer and percussionist and also plays violin and guitar. She had also played with Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Ross by the time she was in her early twenties. Escovedo is Mexican and African American.

Answer 3

I heard her dad was Cuban. For the record, most black people hate to be called African American.

Answer 4

Her last name is Esposito; her father is Hispanic and her mom is part African American.