Linda Ronstadt News: Linda Ronstadt and mariachis nourish the soul (The Kansas City Star)

Listening to songs without understanding their lyrics is like eating in the dark. If you can’t see your food, you focus more on other traits, like its aromas and textures. When you can’t focus on a song’s lyrics, you pay deeper attention to its other qualities, like the discreet lines in vocal harmonies or the interplay between soloists and the rhythm section or the band’s lavish wardrobe.