CYRO BAPTISTA's credits read like a "Who's Who" of modern music. His vast experience and penchant for innovation has made him one of the most respected Brazilian percussionists in the world and has led to associations with a wide range of leading jazz, pop, avant-garde, classical, and Brazilian artists including Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock, James Taylor, Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson, Laurie Anderson, Kathleen Battle, Daniel Barenboim, Bobby McFerrin, Caetano Veloso, Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins, and Sting.