"Samba Pa Ti" is almost always present in Santana's touring setlists. Notable live recordings and performances include:
A recent celebrated performance in Mexico. carlos_santana_samba_pa_ti
Added lyrics to the piece for his album Escenas de Amor . Angélique Kidjo: Recorded a version with lyrics in Yoruba. "Samba Pa Ti" is almost always present in
The jazz-funk trio Soulive frequently covers the song, including performances at the Blue Note Jazz Club in 2024 and Ardmore Music Hall in 2025. Songbook . Live History
It is featured as one of the significant tracks in Nick Hornby's book, Songbook . Live History