Ivan Lins
Ivan Guimarães Lins, born on June 16, 1945, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a celebrated Latin Grammy-winning musician known for his contributions to Brazilian popular music (MPB) and jazz. With a career spanning over fifty years, Lins has established himself as one of Brazil's most iconic musical figures. He first gained prominence with his hit "Madalena," recorded by Elis Regina in 1970. Another notable composition, "Love Dance," became one of the most recorded songs in contemporary music.
Lins' work has been embraced by numerous international artists, including Patti Austin, George Benson, Michael Bublé, and Barbra Streisand, among others. His music is characterized by sophisticated harmony and a distinctive jazz sensibility, often created in collaboration with his longtime composing partner, Vítor Martins.
In addition to his musical achievements, Lins has explored other creative avenues, such as composing the soundtrack for the Brazilian film "Dois Córregos." He has released albums consistently, with a notable jazz fusion album, "Harlequin," recorded with Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour in the mid-1980s.
Lins was born in Ituverava, São Paulo, and spent part of his early life in Boston, Massachusetts, where his father pursued studies at M.I.T. He later graduated with a degree in industrial chemical engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Before fully committing to music, Lins considered a career in volleyball. He currently resides in Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon and was married to Lucinha Lins, with whom he has two children, including Cláudio Lins.
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