The Parra brothers (Gabriel, drums Claudio, piano, and Eduardo, electric piano) met Mario Mutis (bass) and Eduardo "Gato" Alquinta (guitars and lead vocals) in their childhood and started to play music for fun. They became prominent in Viña del Mar, playing at many gigs with a bossa-nova/bolero style. The former name of the band was High & Bass. However, most of their fans believed they were called "Jaibas" (crabs). After a while they decide to correct their name and definitely change it to Los Jaivas.
After a first phase characterized by a of more tropical sound they began to blend styles, experimenting with hippie sound, progressive rock and avant-garde jazz. Their most recognized feature it's their blending of styles with the traditional sounds -and instruments- of the region.
Discography:
* El Volantin
* Todos juntos
* Sueños de America
* El indio,
* Palomita blanca soundtrack
* Sueños de America
* Mambo de machaguay
* Aconcagua,
* Alturas de machu picchu
* Si tu no estas
* Obras de violeta parra
* Mamalluca
* Hijos de la tierra
* Trilogia el rencuentro
* Arrebol.
Their most famous songs in Latin America are "Todos Juntos", "Mira Niñita" and "Sube a Nacer Conmigo Hermano", all which are especially cherished by Chileans.
After the military coup in Chile the band moved to Argentina, where they stayed until 1977 when they moved to France. The band formation changed in 1988, when Gabriel died in Peru. His daughter Juanita tooked his place at the drums. In January of 2003, "Gato" (the cat) Alquinta died in Coquimbo (Chile) of a heart attack. His death was a national mourning and more than 400.000 people attendend his funeral. The band continued playing with Gato's children: Ankatu (guitar), Eloy (saxophone)and Aurora (vocals).
A few months after Gato's death, Aurora left the band to continue her career as an actress. Her position was taken by Carlos Cabezas.
A year after Gato's death his son Eloy died too at the age of 33 after from a heart attack. His position was taken in the group by Francisco Bosco.
The band, after 43 years of activity, has gained a cult status and still perform live, regardless the tragic events ocurred in the past years.
Mira Niñita
Los Jaivas Lyrics
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Te voy a llevar
A ver la luna
Brillando en el mar
Mira hacia el cielo
Y olvida ese lánguido temor
Que fue permanente emoción
Para la hija de un hombre
Con ojos de cristal
Y papel sellado en la piel
Mira hacia el cielo
Y olvida ese lánguido temor
Que fue permanente emoción
Ay, fue permanente emoción
Tu pelito y tus ojos de miel
Pero ya en tu pecho florecerán las colores de amor
Florecerán
Tu pelito y tus ojos de miel
Ay, La ternura tendrás para ti, para ti
Florecerán
Tu pelito
Pero ya en tu pecho florecerán las colores de amor
The lyrics of Los Jaivas's song "Mira Niñita" are about a girl who is being taken by someone to see the moon shining in the sea. The song encourages the little girl to forget her fears and look up at the sky, where the moon and stars shine bright. The lyrics suggest that the girl may have been brought up in a troubled environment or experienced some kind of trauma because she is urged to forget her constant emotion and languid fear, which may be linked to trauma or depression.
The song also mentions the girl's father, who appears to have eyes made of glass and sealed paper on his skin. This is a metaphorical representation of the father's fragility and perhaps his inability to express himself. The lyrics suggest that the girl has the potential to blossom like the colors of love in her heart, despite the difficult circumstances of her upbringing. The song speaks directly to the girl and assures her that she will have tenderness and love in her life.
Overall, "Mira Niñita" is a heartwarming and encouraging song that uplifts the spirit of the listener, particularly young girls, who may be struggling with fears, doubts, or emotional scars.
Line by Line Meaning
Mira niñita
Look, little girl
Te voy a llevar
I'm going to take you
A ver la luna
To see the moon
Brillando en el mar
Shining in the sea
Mira hacia el cielo
Look up to the sky
Y olvida ese lánguido temor
And forget that languid fear
Que fue permanente emoción
That was a permanent emotion
Ay, fue permanente emoción
Oh, it was a permanent emotion
Para la hija de un hombre
For the daughter of a man
Con ojos de cristal
With crystal eyes
Y papel sellado en la piel
And sealed paper on the skin
Tu pelito y tus ojos de miel
Your hair and your honey eyes
Pero ya en tu pecho florecerán las colores de amor
But the colors of love will already blossom in your chest
Florecerán
They will blossom
Ay, La ternura tendrás para ti, para ti
Oh, you will have tenderness for yourself, for yourself
Florecerán
They will blossom
Tu pelito
Your hair
Pero ya en tu pecho florecerán las colores de amor
But the colors of love will already blossom in your chest
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@pedrorulloa1624
Estoy llorando,tengo 70 años,soy chileno,porteño y lejos de mi Chile,no saben el dolor que se siente estar lejos.y recordar mi pais
@fredyreyes8389
Soy de Viña, en BCN desde 1974, pero tan catalán 6:54 y/o español como estos respetados paisanos. ¡Y agradecido!
@claudiomoran9183
Y porque nunca hiciste el esfuerzo de volver, amigo? Saludos desde Neuquén, Argentina.
@marialaurasarmientoalday7644
un abrazo al que está lejos de donde quiere estar
@JoseAntonio-wf9mw
por comunista
@pedrorulloa1624
@@JoseAntonio-wf9mw Vaya argumente tan poco inteligente,debes madurar y hacerte un examen de conciencia, algo no te está funcionando
@mymldyy
mi papá nunca fué de demostrar afecto físico ni mucho menos decirme "te amo", siempre fué un hombre callado y reservado, pero era chiquitita y tenía apenas 10 años cuando él me regaló mi primer mp3, claro, él escogió y descargó la música para que yo la escuchara y lo primero que oí fué esta canción. ♡
ahí aprendí que todos tenemos nuestras propias maneras de demostrar nuestro amor. 🪻
@CarlosLR2310
Que bella historia❤
@mymldyy
@@CarlosLR2310 muchas gracias!! 🫂
@alejandroestebangalvezflores
Que buena reflexión. Si todos pudiéramos dimencionar el Amor y/o Cariño del otro, independiente quien sea, las cosas serian distintas y las exigencias también cambiarían.
No siempre se puede querer como el otro quiere. Cada cual lo demuestra a su forma o su manera. De pronto no es necesario ser expresivo con el contacto físico. También esta una mirada, una palabra, un gesto e inclusive el silencio también habla.
Todo dependerá de los distintos factores y la energía que se tenga.