A Love Bizarre – Some days at work just don’t get any better
Can the end of a week in business get any better than this? We just interviewed Sheila E. Sheila Escovedo is a world-class drummer and percussionist whose credits read like chapters in a music history book: Ringo Starr. Marvin Gaye, Prince, Beyoncé, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan and George Duke.
It was quite clear to me that rhythm is genetically imprinted into Sheila’s DNA and her family who performed with Carlos Santana amongst others. It was a pure delight to talk with Sheila. Amongst the many things we discussed were:
- The central part that the musicians at the back of the stage play in making sure the music reaches everyone and the people at the front of the stage look even better.
- The role of a musical director in bringing balance to a musical ensemble. Sheila acted as Musical Director for Prince – that’s no mean feat!
- How creativity works in music and how to get better at what you do through embracing the rich diversity of your chosen artform.
- Sheila’s collaborations with her father, George Duke and many others.
- Sheila’s book The Beat of my own Drum, her recent album Icon and her new club, The E Spot
- Sheila’s work in schools, bringing the joy of music to underprivileged children and her community project Elevate Oakland.
- The importance of incubation for creativity, sometimes over long timescales.
Take a look at the full report and the exclusive film interview over at our Linkedin Page.
Who said girls can’t play the drums? Click on the picture for the book
The concert at The Brooklyn Bowl was superb and it was a great pleasure to get past the ‘facebook pages’ and actually meet the organiser of the Purple Army group Pippa Roberts and the woman that has given them so much assistance Debbie Poli.
Some of Sheila’s supporters from The Purple Army – photo credit Marcus Docherty
Sheila E and Eddie M burning down the house – Photo Credit Leena Khanna
Sex Cymbal – at the Brooklyn Bowl
For now, just take a look at some of Sheila’s video output:
And for some more on the importance of rhythm in music, business and life, see our interview with Chris Slade of AC DC. I was delighted to present Sheila with a copy of my book “Sex, Leadership and Rock’n’Roll”, even more delighted when she said she had seen and heard of it before! Next week, I’m taking the BBC’s Robert Peston for a meeting with Mr George Clinton, so I’m expecting another masterclass in creativity from the Godfather of Funk.
The Leader of the Band – It was pure pleasure and a private joy to talk with Ms Escovedo
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Our new book on Leadership, Innovation and Creativity is scheduled for 2016 release.
In the meantime, do order your copy of the NEW edition of “The Music of Business” – Parallel lessons on Business from Music.
Come to our showcase event June 9th, featuring The Godfather of Punk, Richard Strange.
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