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Ivanilton de Souza Lima (born March 9, 1950 in Recife,[1] Brazil), known by his stage name Michael Sullivan,[2] is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, lyricist and guitarist.[1] Brazilian composer, singer, musician, and producer Michael Sullivan is considered the most prolific and successful Brazilian songwriter of all time, with more than 2000 recorded songs by Brazilian, Hispanic and Global artists, released in 60 markets in Latin and North Americas, Europe, Asia and Middle East regions. Throughout his career, Sullivan has performed in successful groups and as a solo artist in multiple genres from ballads to gospel and has sold 60 million albums and received 60 Diamond, 270 Platinum and 550 Gold awards, inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame at the 7th annual La Musa Awards.

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Michael Sullivan
Sullivan (right) in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Ivanilton de Souza Lima
Born	(1950-03-09) March 9, 1950 (age 72) Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Genres	MPB, rock, pop, soul, gospel music
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, lyricist, guitarist, record producer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, electric guitar
Years active	1964–present
Website	michaelsullivan.com.br

References

3. https://www.latinsonghall.com/latin-songwriters-hall-of-fame-announces-2019-inductees-ivy-queen-willie-colon-michael-sullivan-chico-novarro-armando-larrinaga-to-be-honored-at-la-musa-awards-in-miami/

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