Blanco Y Negro (Canti Del Rinascimento Spagnolo Dal Vecchio E Nuovo Mondo = Hispanic Songs Of The Renaissance From The Old And New World = Chants De La Renaissance Espagnole Du Vieux Et Du Nouveau Monde)

Released in 1980 on the Ars Nova label, Blanco Y Negro served as an academic and artistic exploration of Hispanic Renaissance music. The project was conceived during a period of rising interest in historical performance practice, aiming to bridge the musical traditions of the Iberian Peninsula with the burgeoning cultural developments in the New World. It was recorded by the Ancient Consort Singers under the direction of John Alexander, accompanied by the Ancient Instrumental Ensemble led by Ron Purcell.

The album's design and curation reflected a scholarly approach to early music, emphasizing the tonal nuances of the Renaissance period. John Alexander, known for his work in choral conducting, sought to capture the interplay between vocal clarity and period-appropriate instrumentation. Upon its release, the recording was positioned for listeners interested in the niche field of early musicology, receiving notice primarily within classical radio and academic music circles for its contribution to the preservation of Spanish Renaissance repertoire.