Bongos, Congas, Bata, Percussion [Gourd] – Dom Chacal
Congas, Castanets [Casinet], Triangle, Bells [African], Shaker, Talking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Agogô [Go Go], Percussion – Mingo Araújo
Congas, Performer [Water Bowl], Bongos, Bass Drum, Percussion [Bottles], Tambourine – Sidinho*
Electronic Wind Instrument [Akai EWI] – Michael Brecker
Euphonium – Dave Bargeron
Flugelhorn – Hugh Masekela
Guitar – Rafael Rabello*, Ringo Starr*
Guitar, Bass, Clavinet – Vincent Nguini
Percussion – Marcalzinho*, Beloba, Jorginho, Luna (11), Pedro Sorongo*, Canegal*, Wilson Das Neves
Percussion [Gourd], Vocals, Percussion, Berimbau, Triangle, Congas – Naná Vasconcelos
Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes
Trumpet – Randy Brecker