Arranged By [Guitar] – Paul SimonBacking Vocals – BrizDirected By [Grupo Cultural Olodum] – Antonio Luis Alves de SouzaDrums – Grupo Cultural Olodum*Guitar – Paul SimonHarmonica – Kim WilsonRecording Supervisor [Original Olodum Recording Supervised By] – Phil RamoneSynthesizer [Akai Ewi] – Michael Brecker

Arranged By [Basic Track] – Marco Antonio GuimaraesDrums – Steve GaddGuitar – J.J. CalePercussion – UaktiPercussion [Chicote] – Mazzola, Paulo SantosTalking Drum – Remy KabockaTalking Drum, Triangle, Castanets [Casinet] – Mingo Araújo

Alto Saxophone – Charles DohertyArranged By [Guitar] – Vincent NguiniBacking Vocals – Karen Bernód*, Kia Y. Jeffries*, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Myrna Lynn GomilaBass – Bakithi KumaloBells [African], Shaker – Mingo AraújoGuitar – Paul Simon, Vincent NguiniPercussion [Gourd], Voice – Nana Vasconcelos*Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer [Akai Ewi] – Michael BreckerTenor Saxophone – Jude BethelTrombone – Clifton AndersonTrumpet – Clyde Mitchell, Errol Ince

Accordion – Jimmy McDonaldBacking Vocals – Briz, Charlotte Mbango, Djana'd, Elolongue Mbango Catherine, Florence Gnimagnon, Paul SimonBass – Andre Manga*, Bakithi KumaloBongos – Dom ChacalDrums – Steve GaddElectric Guitar, Arranged By [Guitar] – Georges Seba, Martin AtanganaPercussion [Chakeire] – Ya Yo De La NelsonPercussion [Water Bowl] – Sidinho*Saxophone – Alain HatotSynthesizer – Justin TchounouTalking Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum – Mingo AraújoTrombone – Jacques BolognesiTrumpet – Phillipe Slominski*

Arranged By [Guitar] – Paul Simon, Vincent NguiniBongos, Congas – Sidinho*Congas, Bata – Dom ChacalEuphonium – Dave BargeronFlugelhorn – Hugh MasekelaGuitar – Ringo Star*Guitar [Classical] – Rafael Rabello*Guitar, Bass – Vincent NguiniPercussion – Mingo Araújo, Wilson Das NevesPercussion [Additional Percussion Effects] – Marcalzinho*, Beloba, Jorginho, Luna , Pedro Sorongo*, Canegal*Percussion [Gourd] – Nana Vasconcelos*Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer [Akai Ewi] – Michael BreckerTrumpet – Randy Brecker

Arranged By [Guitar] – Paul Simon, Ray Phiri, Vincent NguiniBacking Vocals – Charlotte Mbango, Djana'd, Elolongue Mbango Catherine, Florence GnimagnonBass – Armand Sabal-LeccoBongos – Dom ChacalCongas – Mingo Araújo, Sidinho*Cowbell – Wilson Das NevesGuitar – Ray Phiri, Vincent NguiniSaxophone – Michael BreckerScraper – Pedro Sorongo*Surdo [Sordu] – GordinhoTrumpet [Piccolo] – Randy Brecker

Accordion – C.J. ChenierArranged By [Guitar] – Paul SimonBacking Vocals – Charlotte Mbango, Djana'd, Elolongue Mbango Catherine, Florence GnimagnonBass – Armand Sabal-Lecco, Bakithi KumaloCongas – Dom ChacalCongas, Bass Drum, Percussion [Bottles] – Sidinho*Congas, Bells [Go Go] – Mingo AraújoDrums – Felix Sabal-LeccoGuitar – J.J. Cale, Paul Simon, Vincent NguiniPercussion [Chakeire] – Ya Yo De La Nelson

Arranged By [Guitar] – Paul Simon, Vincent NguiniDrums [Box Drum] – Asante*Guitar – Paul SimonGuitar, Bass – Vincent NguiniPercussion [Chakeire] – Ya Yo De La NelsonPercussion [Effects] – UaktiPercussion [Gourd], Berimbau – Nana Vasconcelos*Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesSynthesizer [Akai Ewi] – Michael BreckerTenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Charles DohertyTriangle, Congas – Mingo AraújoTrombone – Clifton AndersonTrumpet – Clyde Mitchell, Errol Ince

Arranged By [Guitar] – Vincent NguiniBass – Armand Sabal-Lecco, Bakithi KumaloBass Drum – Mingo AraújoBongos – Anthony CarilloCongas – Francisco Aguabella, Giovanni HidalgoCongas, Tambourine – Sidinho*Guitar, Claves – Vincent NguiniGuitar, Vocals – Paul SimonPercussion [Gourd] – Dom ChacalPercussion [Gourd], Triangle, Congas – Nana Vasconcelos*Synthesizer [Akai Ewi] – Michael BreckerSynthesizer [Guitar] – Adrian BelewTranslated By [Translation Of Portuguese Lyrics] – Lizzie BravoVocals, Lyrics By [Portuguese] – Milton Nascimento

Accordion – Joao Severo Da SilvaArranged By [Guitar] – Kofi ElectrikBass – Armand Sabal-LeccoGuitar – Kofi Electrik, Tommy Bilson-Ogoe, Vincent NguiniGuitar [Baiana] – Armando MacedoPercussion – UaktiPercussion, Berimbau – Nana Vasconcelos*