The music of Spanish Renaissance composer Sebastián de Vivanco has rarely been recorded, although he was apparently well-enough regarded in his own time; several volumes of his work, containing all the music heard here, were issued in the first decade of the 17th century. His neglect may be due to the fact that he doesn't quite fit the dominant historical narrative, which prizes the Spanish inflection of Palestrina's Counter Reformation clarity in the dark, transparent motets of Tomás Luís de Victoria and Alonso Lobo.
(October 7, 1962 – April 15, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, producer and keyboardist. He was best known for his work with mainstream pop and jazz/funk bands and , but also with soul/funk band which he led with his brother .