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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Una Noche Mas
Tish Hinojosa Lyrics
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Una noche más, quiero serme tu captivo
Sombra de estrella, quietos acquí
Una noche más, mi amor y mi
Sol viajero volverá
Cuentos de otras tierras
Brisas mares
Una noche más mi armor y mi
Sueño, Sueño no te me vayas
Una noche más quiero darte
Mira el cielo esplendor
Granos somos mi amor
Shadow of starlight, moon on the sea
Give me one more night, I want to be the captive
Shadow of starlight, motion so real
Give me one more night, my love and me
Wandering sun will shine our way
Whisper tales of places we'll be going
Shadow of starlight, say yes to me
Give me one more night, my love and me
Dream don't go, don't leave me without him
Give me one more night without ending
See the reach of the sky
We're but grains to their eyes
Shadow of starlight, say yes to me
Give me one more night, my love an me
Una noche mas mi amor y mi
The lyrics to Tish Hinojosa's "Una Noche Mas" paint a romantic picture of a couple in love. The singer wants to be captivated by their loved one for "one more night." The "shadow of starlight" and "moon on the sea" create a beautiful atmosphere for their love to grow. The song is about the fleeting nature of time and how the singer wants to make the most of every moment with their loved one. The "wandering sun" will eventually shine their way and take them to new places, but for now, the singer just wants to be with their love for "one more night." The dream-like quality of the song adds to the romantic and idealistic nature of the lyrics.
Furthermore, the lyrics suggest a sense of longing and wanting more. The singer wants to hold onto their love for just "one more night" and doesn't want their dream to end. The soft guitar strumming and soothing melody create a mellow, relaxed feel that adds to the romantic ambiance of the song. The lyrics also speak to the profundity and vastness of the universe by referencing the stars and moon, while reminding us that we are small in comparison.
Line by Line Meaning
Sombra de estrella, luna del mar
Metaphorically expressing the beauty of the night with reference to starshadows and oceanic moons.
Una noche más, quiero serme tu captivo
Asking for one more night to be captivated by the beauty of the other person.
Sombra de estrella, quietos acquí
Encouraging the motionless behavior of two lovers, basking in each other's company.
Una noche más, mi amor y mi
Desiring one more night with my love in my arms, to spend it together.
Sol viajero volverá
The wandering sun will eventually return.
Cuentos de otras tierras
Whispering tales of faraway lands.
Brisas mares
Cool ocean breezes.
Sombra de estrellas dime que sí
Asking the shadow of starlight to agree to another night together.
Una noche más mi amor y mi
Reinforcing the desire for one more night with my love in my arms.
Sueño, Sueño no te me vayas
Pleading with the dream not to leave without the other person.
Una noche más quiero darte
Expressing the wish for one more night to give and receive love.
Mira el cielo esplendor
Admiring the beauty of the splendid sky.
Granos somos mi amor
Realizing that they are but tiny specks in the grand scheme of things.
Una noche mas mi amor y mi
Once again expressing the desire for one more night with my love in my arms.
Writer(s): Tish Hinojosa Copyright: Manazo Music, WB Music Corp.
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