From the White House to el barrio, Tish Hinojosa has enchanted, enlightened and entertained countless listeners with her distinctive cross-cultural music. In the process, she has become one of the most acclaimed and beloved artists in the contemporary Latin and folk scene. With a purity of voice and a vision that also embraces pop, rock, tejano and international styles into her music, she reflects modern America's multicultural richness with sincerity, heart and a winning musicality.
Family, music and a multicultural perspective were hallmarks of Hinojosa's years growing up in San Antonio, where she began performing as a teen. Alongside the traditional Mexican songs she inherited from her parents, she was inspired by the pop and rock artists she and her older siblings listened to along with the folk revival of the early 1960s. Performing in her hometown as well as doing stints in Taos and Nashville, she eventually landed in the renowned Austin, TX music scene. Her debut album, "Homeland", found Hinojosa weaving all the threads of her musical ethos into a stunning tapestry that immediately put her on the international musical map. With her release, "Culture Swing", Hinojosa won the NAIRD Award for Best Folk Album.
Over the eleven subsequent releases, countless tours of North America and Europe, Hinojosa developed a loving and loyal audience and has explored a wide range of musical expression. Her music and social activism has won her numerous awards and accolades, including recognition by Fox TV's Bravo Honors and a Las Primeras (The Firsts) Award from MANA, the largest organization of Latina women. Hinojosa is frequently asked to appear at events, make cultural contributions and work on behalf of children, bilingual education, civil liberties, immigration, farm workers, multicultural organizations, and other humanitarian causes. Recent examples include: the National Bilingual Educators conference; the National Council of La Raza's conference, including performances at the event recognizing Latinas; the National Latino Children's Agenda, honoring the work of Latino legislators; a Capitol Hill reception publicizing the plight of Latino children during Hispanic Heritage Week, in Washington, DC; the Hispanic Women in Leadership's national conference; local spokesperson, PSA's, and events for Any Baby Can which provides aid to families of children with chronic illness or handicaps; a reception at the MAFO (farm worker organizations coalition) conference. She performed at the Hispanic Gala and at other events at the 1993 inauguration of the President of the United States and for the National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Conference. Tish was also invited to perform at The White House for President and Mrs. Clinton.
Linda Ronstadt has recorded Hinojosa’s songs among many others. She has recorded with Lucinda Williams, Joan Baez, Dwight Yoakum, Kris Kristofferson, Albert Lee and Nancy Griffith to name just a few. Along the way, Tish has performed with various eminent symphonies throughout the United States. Her albums have been favorites on radio stations around the world, consistently winning critical praise and making annual Top 10 lists both nationally and internationally. Her appeal reaches both Anglo and Hispanic listeners. Since 1996, Tish has forged a separate career as a children's music artist with the release of “Cada Niño” (Every Child) CD and illustrated songbook in Spanish and English. The 2005 release of “A Heart Wide Open” has added to her stature as an American musical treasure.
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Aquella Noche
Tish Hinojosa Lyrics
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Of love at dawn
What, do you see the fire gone out?
No, my love I'll take you there
Tell me that you love me
Like that night
With those kisses at that certain place
Starry sky on the horizon
Tell me like that night
Tell me with love
It shall come that smile
On a breeze soft upon your face
You'll see a different daybreak
With only two words from our yesterday
Tell me that you love me
Like that night
With those kisses at that certain place
Paint me mountain and desert
Starry sky on the horizon
Tell me like that night
Tell me with love
Tell me that you love me
Like that night
With those kisses at that certain place
Paint me mountain and desert
Starry sky on the horizon
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Tell me like that night
Tell me with love
Tell me like that night
Tell me with love
The lyrics of Tish Hinojosa's "Aquella Noche" ("That Night" in English) capture the essence of a passionate and unforgettable romantic encounter. The singer invites her lover to look at her with the same intensity of the dawn's first light that ignites the flames of love. She reassures him that the fire still burns and promises to take him to the same place where they kissed with abandon. The imagery is vivid and sensual, evocative of nature's grandeur, with mountains, deserts, and a starry sky on the horizon. The singer longs to be told, with love, like in that night when everything was perfect, that she is loved. The memory of that night is so strong that she wants her lover to paint her a picture of it in his words.
The song communicates a deep emotional connection between two people who have shared an intense experience. The singer wants to relive that night, to be reminded of its magic, and to feel renewed and sustained by the promises of love. The lyrics are tender, heartfelt, and poetic, full of longing, hope, and desire. The melody is gentle, soothing, and melancholic, with a touch of nostalgia that enhances the beauty of the words.
Overall, "Aquella Noche" is a song that celebrates the power of love to heal, inspire, and endure. It reminds us of the beauty of the natural world and of the lasting impact of a meaningful encounter with another person. It's a song that invites us to remember the moments when we felt loved and to cherish them as a source of strength and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Could be, the look could pass
There's a possibility that we might look like we're in love at first sight
Of love at dawn
We might appear to be falling in love early in the morning
What, do you see the fire gone out?
Is something wrong? Do you feel like our passion has faded?
No, my love I'll take you there
Don't worry, I will show you that our love is still alive
Tell me that you love me
Please express your love to me
Like that night
Just like the night when we were deeply in love
With those kisses at that certain place
Remember the spot where we shared those special kisses
Paint me mountain and desert
Describe and show me the beauty of the mountains and the desert
Starry sky on the horizon
Let me see the twinkling stars in the sky at the horizon
Tell me with love
Express your love to me with your whole heart
It shall come that smile
Very soon, you will smile again
On a breeze soft upon your face
The breeze will gently caress your face and bring you happiness
You'll see a different daybreak
When you wake up, you will see a new and better day
With only two words from our yesterday
Only a brief memory from our past will make you feel better
Tell me like that night
Speak your feelings to me just like the night we fell in love
Tell me like that night
Express your love to me in the same way as you did on that night
Tell me with love
Say it to me with affection
Tell me like that night
Tell me how much you love me in the same way as that magical night
Tell me with love
Speak your heart to me with love.
Writer(s): Tish Hinojosa Copyright: Manazo Music, WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Madelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.