Pianists · b. 1945
Ivan Lins
Brazilian musician
- Born
- 16 June 1945
Rio de Janeiro - Country
- Brazil
- Active
- 1960–
- Record labels
- Philips Records, Mercury Records, RCA Victor, EMI, Odeon
- Discography
- 46 albums
Biography
Ivan Lins is a jazz musician who plays piano, musical keyboard and voice. Ivan Lins was born on 16 June 1945 in Rio de Janeiro. The music is usually filed under jazz and música popular brasileira. Record labels: Philips Records, Mercury Records, RCA Victor and EMI. The discography here lists 46 albums, from “Agora” (1970) to “Sambadouro” (2026). Honours include Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year (2005), Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) (2013) and Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2025).
Ivan Guimarães Lins (born 16 June 1945) is a Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian musician. He has been an active performer and songwriter of Brazilian popular music (MPB) and jazz for over fifty years. His first hit, "Madalena", was recorded by Elis Regina in 1970. "Love Dance", a hit in 1989, is one of the most recorded songs in contemporary music. His songs have been covered by Patti Austin, David Benoit, George Benson, Michael Bublé, Eliane Elias, Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Grusin, Shirley Horn, Quincy Jones, Steve Kuhn, the Manhattan Transfer, Sérgio Mendes, Jane Monheit, Mark Murphy, Carmen McRae, Joe Pass, Lee Ritenour, Sarah Vaughan, Diane Schuur, Sting, Barbra Streisand, Take 6, Toots Thielemans, Dan Costa (musician) and Nancy Wilson.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 2005 Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- 2013 Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
- 2025 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Prémio Autores
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Ivan Lins play?
Ivan Lins is known for playing piano, musical keyboard and voice.
When and where was Ivan Lins born?
Ivan Lins was born 16 June 1945 in Rio de Janeiro.
What are Ivan Lins's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Sambadouro (2026), Agora (1970), Deixa o trem seguir (1971), Quem sou eu? (1972) and Modo Livre (1974).
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