Jon Stickley Trio's "Lost at Last"

Album: Lost at Last (2015, Self-Released)

Artist: Jon Stickley Trio

Vibe: Passionate and intense instrumental bluegrass from Asheville.

Ali Farka Touré's "Niafunké"

Album: Niafunké (Hannibal Records, 1999)

Artist: Ali Farka Touré

Vibe: Unsurprisingly great record from Touré. Malian rhythms.