Sheila E -
the kate

World-class drummer and percussionist Sheila E.'s credits read like chapters in a music-history book: Prince, Lionel Ritchie, Marvin Gaye, Gloria Estefan, Ringo Star, and Beyonce - just to name a few. The Grammy-nominated artist performs her influential hits "The Glamorous Life," "A Love Bizarre," and "The Belle of St. Mark," as well as "One Nation Under a Groove" and a tribute to her long-time partner and friend, Prince. Sheila Escovedo is a fearless multi-instrumentalist, who attacks her performance with enviable energy; even inviting members of the audience to dance on stage with her. During her interview on THE KATE, she recounts growing up in a famously musical family, her relationship with Prince, and her long-term healing process after being assaulted as a very young child.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 29 seconds

Episode Number: 401

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About The Kate:

THE KATE is a new national music series with artistic cred and a bit of edge, infused with the essence of the unabashed, spirited Katharine Hepburn.

The headline-heavy first season features artists who follow the Hepburnian philosophy that "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.

" Ann Wilson, Rickie Lee Jones, and former Saturday Night Livestar Ana Gasteyer, are all breaking new ground in their already-established careers during THE KATE performances.

These artists are iconoclasts, and their performances capture a particular feeling, an artistic vibe located just outside of the mainstream: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson pushes her Heart aside and sings the blues; Rickie Lee Jones speaks openly about growing older in the music world; Gasteyer takes a turn as a sassy singer, weaving in comedic moments throughout.

The intimacy of the venue means that THE KATE performers have a risky closeness to their material--and their audience.

British song interpreter Barb Jungr and Broadway star Jarrod Spector round out the season, with the final artist to be announced soon.

Insightful interviews with the performers open each episode, taped live at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, an intimate 250-seat venue in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.