Costa began her professional career as a singer in 1975 with the album Sueli Costa which included the hits "Dentro de Mim Mora um Anjo" and "Coração Ateu".[1][2] In 1976 she formed a long professional association with lyricist Abel Silva.[1] In 2002, Lucinha Lins honored her with a tribute album, Canção Brasileira, consisting of songs composed by Costa.[1][2] Her last work was Sueli Costa Convida, a live album recorded in 2018 to celebrate her 50 years of career.[2] Costa died on 4 March 2023, at the age of 79.[3]
