Bing & Ruth's "Tomorrow Was the Golden Age"

Album: Tomorrow Was the Golden Age (2014, RVNG Intl.)

Artist: Bing & Ruth

Vibe: David Moore and company's sophomore effort of insanely gorgeous compositions.

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.

sleepdealer's "yerba"

Album: yerba (2016, Self-Released)

Artist: sleepdealer

Vibe: Super chill hazy lo-fi beattape from relative unknown beat maker.

Arthur Verocai's "Arthur Verocai"

Album: Arthur Verocai (1972, Continental)

Artist: Arthur Verocai

Vibe: Politically active album from Brazilian composer that is emblematic of music in Brazil in 1972 and all of the western influences up until that point.

Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"

Album: What's Going On (1971, Tamla)

Artist: Marvin Gaye

Vibe: Literally one of the best soul records of all time. Please Listen

Baaba Maal's "Missing You (Mi Yeewnii)"

Album: Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) (2001, Palm Pictures)

Artist: Baaba Maal

Vibe: Senegalese master ambassador Baaba Maal brings the sunlight through on this album recorded in a small village near Dakar.

Jeff Parker's "The New Breed"

Album: The New Breed (International Anthem Recording Company, 2016)

Artist: Jeff Parker

Vibe: Tortoise guitarist Jeff Parker in a soulful funky tribute to his father and the hip hop producers that inspire him. So chill.