Ivan Lins

A towering figure in Brazilian music, Ivan Lins celebrates his 81st year with a special performance honouring one of the most remarkable songbooks in contemporary music. Across a career spanning more than five decades, the singer, pianist and composer has created a body of work that transcends borders, blending the sophistication of jazz harmony with the soul of MPB, samba and bossa nova. First propelled to national fame in 1970, Lins quickly emerged as one of Brazil’s defining musical voices. His richly melodic compositions and unmistakable vocal style have since earned him worldwide acclaim, with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Quincy Jones recording his music. Winner of multiple Latin Grammy Awards, he remains one of the most internationally celebrated Brazilian artists of his generation.