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Juanita Gardere, Biography, Nationality, Occupation, Daughter and Her Career Paths

Juanita Gardere is the mother of Sheila E., who is an American percussionist, singer, author, and actor who goes by Cecilia Escovedo’s stage.

Profile Summary

Full Name Juanita Gardere
Gender Female
Nationality American.
Occupations American percussionist, singer, author, and actor
Marital Status Married
Spouse Pete Escovedo
Daughter Sheila Escovedo
Famous as Sheila Escovedo’s mother

Early Life of Juanita Gardere

Juanita Gardere, is of Creole/French/African ancestry, while her father is Mexican-American. She is brought up in a Catholic household.

Juanita Gardere Biography Nationality Occupation Daughter And Her Career Paths
Juanita Gardere and her daughter, Sheila

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Alejandro Escovedo is her husband’s brother and Tito Puente was her daughter’s godfather. Javier Escovedo, the seminal San Diego punk band The Zeros, is Sheila’s niece.

Who is Her Renowned Daughter,  Sheila?

Sheila E. was born in Oakland, California, to mother Juanita Gardere, a dairy factory worker, and Pete Escovedo, a percussionist with whom she frequently performs. She is currently an American percussionist, singer, author, and actor who goes by Cecilia Escovedo’s stage.

Marital Life of Juanita Gardere

Juanita Gardere is married to her husband, Pete Escovedo. Peter Michael Escovedo is a percussionist from the United States.

Conclusion

Juanita’s husband, Pete formed Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet with his two brothers before Carlos Santana selected Pete and Coke Escovedo for their ensemble.

He was the conductor of Azteca, a prominent Latin band with 14–24 members. Sheila E., a singer, and percussionist is his daughter. In 2021, they were both given the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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