Backing Vocals – BrizDrums – Grupo Cultural Olodum*Electronic Wind Instrument [Akai EWI] – Michael BreckerHarmonica – Kim Wilson

Congas, Castanets [Casinet], Triangle, Bells [African], Shaker, Talking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Agogô [Go Go], Percussion – Mingo AraújoDrums – Steve GaddGuitar – J.J. CalePercussion – UaktiPercussion [Gourd], Vocals, Percussion, Berimbau, Triangle, Congas – Naná VasconcelosPerformer [Chicote] – Mazzola, Paulo SantosTalking Drum – Remy Kabocka

Alto Saxophone – Charles DohertyBacking Vocals – Karen Bernód*, Kia Jeffries, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Myrna Lynn GomilaBass – Bakithi KumaloCongas, Castanets [Casinet], Triangle, Bells [African], Shaker, Talking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Agogô [Go Go], Percussion – Mingo AraújoElectronic Wind Instrument [Akai EWI] – Michael BreckerMusic By, Guitar, Bass, Clavinet – Vincent NguiniPercussion [Gourd], Vocals, Percussion, Berimbau, Triangle, Congas – Naná VasconcelosSynthesizer – Greg PhillinganesTenor Saxophone – Jude BethelTrombone – Clifton AndersonTrumpet – Clyde Mitchell, Errol Ince

Accordion – Jimmy McDonaldBacking Vocals – Briz, Charlotte Mbango, Djana'd, Elolongue Mbango Catherine, Florence GnimagnonBass – Andre Manga*, Bakithi KumaloBongos, Congas, Bata, Percussion [Gourd] – Dom ChacalCongas, Castanets [Casinet], Triangle, Bells [African], Shaker, Talking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Agogô [Go Go], Percussion – Mingo AraújoCongas, Performer [Water Bowl], Bongos, Bass Drum, Percussion [Bottles], Tambourine – Sidinho*Drums – Steve GaddElectric Guitar – Georges Seba, Martin AtanganaPerformer [Chakeire] – Ya Yo De La NelsonSaxophone – Alain HatotSynthesizer – Justin TchounouTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Phillipe Slominski*

Bongos, Congas, Bata, Percussion [Gourd] – Dom ChacalCongas, Castanets [Casinet], Triangle, Bells [African], Shaker, Talking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Agogô [Go Go], Percussion – Mingo AraújoCongas, Performer [Water Bowl], Bongos, Bass Drum, Percussion [Bottles], Tambourine – Sidinho*Electronic Wind Instrument [Akai EWI] – Michael BreckerEuphonium – Dave BargeronFlugelhorn – Hugh MasekelaGuitar – Rafael Rabello*, Ringo StarrGuitar, Bass, Clavinet – Vincent NguiniPercussion – Marcalzinho*, Beloba, Jorginho, Luna , Pedro Sorongo*, Canegal*, Wilson Das NevesPercussion [Gourd], Vocals, Percussion, Berimbau, Triangle, Congas – Naná VasconcelosSynthesizer – Greg PhillinganesTrumpet – Randy Brecker

Backing Vocals – Charlotte Mbango, Djana'd, Elolongue Mbango Catherine, Florence GnimagnonBass – Armand Sabal-LeccoBongos, Congas, Bata, Percussion [Gourd] – Dom ChacalCongas, Castanets [Casinet], Triangle, Bells [African], Shaker, Talking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Agogô [Go Go], Percussion – Mingo AraújoCongas, Performer [Water Bowl], Bongos, Bass Drum, Percussion [Bottles], Tambourine – Sidinho*Cowbell – Wilson Das NevesGuitar – Ray PhiriGuitar, Bass, Clavinet – Vincent NguiniScraper – Pedro Sorongo*Surdo – GordinhoTrumpet – Randy Brecker

Accordion – C.J. ChenierBacking Vocals – Charlotte Mbango, Djana'd, Elolongue Mbango Catherine, Florence GnimagnonBass – Armand Sabal-Lecco, Bakithi KumaloBongos, Congas, Bata, Percussion [Gourd] – Dom ChacalCongas, Castanets [Casinet], Triangle, Bells [African], Shaker, Talking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Agogô [Go Go], Percussion – Mingo AraújoCongas, Performer [Water Bowl], Bongos, Bass Drum, Percussion [Bottles], Tambourine – Sidinho*Drums – Felix Sabal-LeccoGuitar – J.J. CaleGuitar, Bass, Clavinet – Vincent NguiniPerformer [Chakeire] – Ya Yo De La Nelson

Cajón [Box Drum] – Asante*Congas, Castanets [Casinet], Triangle, Bells [African], Shaker, Talking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Agogô [Go Go], Percussion – Mingo AraújoElectronic Wind Instrument [Akai EWI] – Michael BreckerGuitar, Bass, Clavinet – Vincent NguiniPercussion – UaktiPercussion [Gourd], Vocals, Percussion, Berimbau, Triangle, Congas – Naná VasconcelosPerformer [Chakeire] – Ya Yo De La NelsonSynthesizer – Greg PhillinganesTenor Saxophone – Charles DohertyTrombone – Clifton AndersonTrumpet – Clyde Mitchell, Errol Ince

Bass – Armand Sabal-Lecco, Bakithi KumaloBongos – Anthony CarilloBongos, Congas, Bata, Percussion [Gourd] – Dom ChacalCongas – Francisco Aguabella, Giovanni HidalgoCongas, Castanets [Casinet], Triangle, Bells [African], Shaker, Talking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Agogô [Go Go], Percussion – Mingo AraújoCongas, Performer [Water Bowl], Bongos, Bass Drum, Percussion [Bottles], Tambourine – Sidinho*Guitar Synthesizer – Adrian BelewGuitar, Bass, Clavinet – Vincent NguiniLyrics By [Portuguese] – Milton NascimentoPercussion [Gourd], Vocals, Percussion, Berimbau, Triangle, Congas – Naná VasconcelosVocals – Milton Nascimento

Accordion – Joao Severo Da SilvaBass – Armand Sabal-LeccoGuitar – Armando Macedo, Kofi Electrik, Tommy Bilson-OgoeGuitar, Bass, Clavinet – Vincent NguiniPercussion – UaktiPercussion [Gourd], Vocals, Percussion, Berimbau, Triangle, Congas – Naná Vasconcelos