Michael Sullivan, born Ivanilton de Souza Lima (March 9, 1950 in Recife, Brazil), is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, lyricist and guitarist. A 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 such Renato e seus Blue Caps and The Fevers, 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. Many of the songs composed by Sullivan were big hits and became classics of Brazilian musical history - but because they were performed by leading Brazilian artists, Sullivan is not immediately recognized as the author by the public. A series by GloboPlay subscription channel, an affiliate of the main Brazilian channel Globo TV planned for 2022-2023 might finally give Sullivan and his musical partner Paulo Massada the recognition they deserve for having penned so many hits through life. Background Sullivan began his career at the age of 14 singing on Recife's nightlife. At 15, he participated in some freshman contests such as Varieté, by Nilson Lins on Rádio Jornal do Commercio. He won

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