Stefan Grossman's "Guitar Landscapes"

Album: Guitar Landscapes (1990, Shanachie)

Artist: Stefan Grossman

Vibe: Aptly titled display of beauty from masterful folk guitarist with a gentle touch.

Danny Kalb & Stefan Grossman's "Crosscurrents"

Album: Crosscurrents (1969, Cotillion)

Artists: Danny Kalb & Stefan Grossman

Vibe: Folky rock guitar fun with a collection of Stefan Grossman originals.

Sarah Louise's "Field Guide"

Album: Field Guide (2015, Scissor Tail Editions)

Artist: Sarah Louise

Vibe: Solo 12-guitar nature explorations from the foothills of the black mountains of North Carolina.

Dawda Jobarteh's "Northern Light Gambian Night"

Album: Northern Light Gambian Night (Stern's Africa, 2011)

Artist: Dawda Jobarteh

Vibe: Very chill mood music from Gambian kora master. Lovely lovely.

Blind Note's "Blind Note"

Album: Blind Note (Muziek Publique, 2011)

Artist: Blind Note

Vibe: An ever-changing array of compelling and calm folk music from a Belgium-based band made up of members from Armenia, Turkey, Mexico, Senegal, and Madagascar. Wonderment!

Daniel Bachman's "River"

Album: River (Three Lobed Recordings, 2016)

Artist: Daniel Bachman

Vibe: American primitive instrumentals from one of the most proficient contemporary guitarists out there. Explorative and warm.

Anda Union's "The Wind Horse"

Album: The Wind Horse (2011, Hohhot Records)

Artist: Anda Union

Vibe: Mind-bending folk music from the mountains of Mongolia. 10-piece band employing driving percussion, throat singing, and horse-head fiddles that sound like actual horses! Epic!