[.ca] Homeland

Tish Hinojosa Is The Best Singer You've Never Heard Of!!!:
I bought "Homeland" after hearing it on the PA system at Page One in Albuquerque, N.M. Tish Hinojosa immediately became my new favorite singer. Her voice is clean and pure and it's as if the woman has lived part of my life and written songs about it. "Donde Voy" can break your heart; "Till You Love Me Again" and "Who Showed You The Way To My Heart" make me feel young again; "Rancherita" makes you want to dance, and "Amanecer" is pensive and beautiful. I buy Tish's CDs wherever I can find them!! She sings in Spanish and English. Even if you don't understand Spanish, you will love her music!

Ah, Tish!:
Recorded 3 years before what may be the best Hinojosa work, "Culture Swing", "Homeland" is a Spanish and English ode to the Tex Mex border and the lives lived there. Tales of immigrants hoping to just break even in their new country, love songs accompanied by the big guitar (there is even a song called, "Voice of the Big Guitar", the one non-Hinojosa tune on the CD). Tish's voice is already strong and yet vulnerable, delicate enough to trill a Spanish ballad; but able to belt out a Wanda Jackson-esque "Till You love Me Again". This is a great introduction to one of the gems of the Southwest, exhibiting more of her Latina side than future CDs.

A gringo who loves this music:
I first saw Tish on "Austin City Limits" (a PBS music program.) She had the full hour and sang song after song that she wrote. I absolutely loved her music. She was moving, original, and had a folk art type of style. Best of all, she was not just a gifted writer, but also a talented singer. I searched for her CD, and finally found it a year later. I have purchased several for my friends and we all enjoy her music. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

• Joaquin
• West Side of Town
• Donde Voy (Where I Go)
• In the Night
• Love Is on Our Side
• All My Love
• Till You Love Me Again
• Voice of the Big Guitar
• Rancherita
• Who Showed You the Way to My Heart
• Let Me Remember
• Amanecer (Daybreak)