Moods: Mellow

All of Bob Marley's greatest songs -- from his earliest solo release, "Judge Not," to his first recordings with The Wailers at Studio One, up to his later-period hits -- as well as the best songs and covers from his contemporaries and collaborators.

Delve into the quiet, ballad-oriented side of Miles Davis, along with a wide selection of the contemplative moods of members of his classic 1950s and '60s bands. Get mellow with Miles.

This playlist features mellow indie tunes that provide the perfect soundtrack for working, studying, or just plain old relaxing.

Not all electro acts aim for the dance floor. Explore the low-key, laid-back side of the style though these well-known names and under-the-radar indie acts.

Settle into the hip, cool lounge of a trendy European hotel with these stylish tunes. Order a cocktail and let the evening take you away.

Take a trip from Haight on down to Sunset with these acoustic-centric songs by California artists from the late '60s and early '70s. Singer-songwriter, folk rock, country rock, soft rock. Lots of harmony, and plenty of mellow.

Whether you're lounging in a hammock or soaking up rays on a summer afternoon, this eclectic mix will help you reach your full potential for relaxation.

Everyone with a soft spot for singer/songwriters knows their Troubadour History 101, filled with songsmiths from previous generations, but here's where you'll find the best of the current crop of artists committed to the crafting of thoughtful tunes.

Many of the solo artists that emerged in the 1970s became widely referred to as "singer-songwriters." These artists wrote and performed songs that were personal, sincere, introspective, and, most importantly, timeless.

This playlist features comforting folk songs from the '60s to today, replete with warm acoustic guitars and soothing vocal harmonies.

Get a taste of Jamaica with these sun-kissed reggae jams.

Indie R&B (sometimes derisively called PBR&B) combines dreamy, synth-based indie music with contemporary R&B beats. This soothing, warm new sound has been influencing underground and mainstream artists alike.

Some call it chillwave, others call it glo-fi. Whatever the name, this laid-back blend of modern lo-fi recording techniques and vintage synth noises is one of today's most addictive sounds.

A blend of hazy rap anthems from old heads and smoked-out upstarts. Roll one up.

Nocturnal and textural electronica for long nights. By yourself, or with someone special, listen to this until the sun rises.

This playlist of mostly acoustic, guitar-based songs is perfect for long, relaxing nights in your bedroom. By yourself, or with someone special, listen to this until the sun rises.

Starting in the late 1940s, a new, more cerebral and mellower response to bebop became one of the dominant strains in jazz. Enjoy the birth, maturation and continuation of cool jazz, with an emphasis on ballads.

Go deeper into the chilly beauty, imagination and melancholy that's at the heart of Justin Vernon's music. Explore his influences, contemporaries and several of the artists Vernon (aka Bon Iver) has collaborated with.

Originating in the 1950s, bossa nova (Portugese for "new trend") combined harmonies and rhythms from American jazz with Brazilian samba. Now these songs have become standard jazz repertoire.

Tie a sweater around your neck and set sail for the high seas with these smoother than smooth yacht rock classics.

It's easier than ever to lose it these days, so here's a little music therapy from the '70s. Enjoy these songs of comfort, joy, and common sense from the "Me" generation.

Listen to the breeziest lite rock songs of the '70s.

This playlist is the cure to a long, hard day at work; real music that's really relaxing.

Your mornings need a soundtrack. This is music for taking it easy with a newspaper and a big cup of coffee.

Clear, concise and creative solo piano recordings that evoke a contemplative and, at times, nocturnal feeling. Perfect for late night unwinding.

Life can't all be thrash. Enjoy the more relaxed side of post-2000 pop-punk artists, with slower tempos and acoustic guitars for those mellow moments.

If it's raining outside, you should be listening to this.

Jazz on the light and easy side, spanning the decades with plenty of mellow R&B flourishes.

Eclectic sounds from the African continent, from afrobeat, highlife and juju to desert blues and Ethio-jazz.

Put on your slippers, wrap yourself in a blanket, and get cozy by the fire.

A collection of ethereal, melodic, and ambient songs to help you unwind after work. From current indie to forgotten gems from the past, everything reverberates with the same dreamy aesthetics. Brought to you from KnowPhase.com

Developed by John Fahey and artists on his Takoma Records label, this finger-picking style of guitar playing combines country and blues techniques with neo-classical composition.

Hazy, soothing pop songs that'll make you feel like you're having the best dream ever.

Folk rock was born when bands started using rock instrumentation to play traditional folk music in the 1960s. These are the songs that defined this important development in popular music history.

Afro-Portuguese music combines the sorrowful vocals and delicate guitar work of Portuguese fado music with the upbeat rhythms of Angolan pop.

Since the late 1950s, bossa nova has entranced listeners around the world. Enjoy over five decades' worth of music from Brazil and beyond, all influenced by the languid sensuality that began on Ipanema beach.

Classic Jamaican reggae songs, plus newer songs from reggae artists in the U.K., U.S. and Africa.

Who loves the reefer? Throughout the history of hip-hop, rappers have extolled the virtues of weed. Dig.

Drawing on influences from traditional folk, psychedelia, and elsewhere, freak folk was born out of the "New Weird America" cultural movement in the mid-2000s. Listen to the sounds inspiring a new generation of hippies and expanding the definition of folk music.

Turn any old room into a trendy cocktail lounge with this jet-setting collection of swank, laid-back grooves.

Organic and electronic sounds are far from mutually exclusive in this eclectic set that ranges from Kraftwerk to Bon Iver and mixes the natural and synthetic to mesmerizing effect.

In 1962, Bunny Livingston introduced Bob Marley to fellow Trench Town musician and guitar virtuoso Peter Tosh. Together they would form a band called The Wailers . Here are the best songs from The Wailers, their influences and members' solo careers.

Over three decades after his death, singers around the world still pay tribute to reggae's most influential singer-songwriter, the great Bob Marley.

Recently popularized by the movie "The Descendants," Hawaiian folk is a soothing style of acoustic folk music featuring slack-key guitar, ukulele, and warm vocal harmonies. Say aloha to traditional Hawaiian folk's best artists, both past and present.

The islands call with this mix of hip-swaying Hawaiian classics, contemporary singers, and tunes for ukelele or slack-key guitar for that luau state of mind.

Let the cool breezes of these laid-back R&B classics put you in a place where stress evaporates on contact and you drift off into an otherworldly plane of sweet soul music from every era.

Get intimate with these lushly arranged records full of artful elegance -- from idiosyncratic alt-pop to moody soul and cool, classy balladry.

Kick back on a weekend morning to let the cares of the week -- or the dust you kicked up last night -- blow easily by in the breeze. Here's some easy-rolling tracks to set the mellow mood for a "no sudden moves" sort of day.

Ever find yourself gently swaying in your booth at your favorite neighborhood coffee shop? One of these easygoing, acoustic-centered tunes may have been why.

Hawaiian steel guitar classics from the 1920s through the early 1940s.

A disturbed sibling of traditional folk ballads, murder ballads detail the motivation, execution, and aftermath of killings.

What if you could listen to Bob Dylan's record collection? This is probably the closest you'll ever get. All songs taken from Dylan's XM radio show, "Theme Time Radio Hour." (Also, this station is a work in progress.)

Classic roots reggae from the 1970s: Rasta, repatriation, and reefer.

British reggae for lovers, along with its romantic Jamaican predecessors. Share it with someone you fancy.

In the early 1970s, the confluence of roots reggae and studio technology spawned the uniquely Jamaican art of the remix known as dub, in which the producer or engineer is the star of the show.

These are the women who wander freely through the worlds of folk, country, bluegrass, and other Americana styles, stirring up a sound that evokes an evening spent watching the sun go down on a rural back porch.

Enjoy these predominantly acoustic, unplugged songs with a distinctly wintry feel. Imagine yourself snowed-in on a winter day, sitting by the fireplace with little to do but reflect.

A Julliard-trained pianist, Nina Simone was as comfortable with Broadway standards as she was with African polyrhythmic rave-ups. Here are the best songs from her influences and contemporaries, as well as the songs she covered with her unmistakable voice.

Since her early teens, Brandy has been working hard, multi-tasking as a professional singer and actress. These are the best soulful r&b songs that she recommends for unwinding after a long day. Request songs at: http://on.fb.me/HYcoqc

As rock & roll entered its second decade, these artists brought new vocal, lyrical and musical complexity while retaining a youthful spark. The result was rock even the Mad Men generation enjoyed.

The 1970s saw the once-homogenous rock audience split into factions like soft singer-songwriters, bluesy hard rock, and artsy progressives. et a fondness for complex arrangements and thoughtful lyrics united listeners like never before.

As garish as the decade could often be, the 1980s were also a time of musical sophistication. Especially in the post-punk UK, a suave persona and musical creativity were admirable traits even among DIY indie types.

It wasn't all about grunge at the birth of The Alternative Era. Some artists took from the rich history of elegantly-constructed pop and made their own indie-minded version of sophistication.

The term "indie" may conjure up thoughts of a scrappy aesthetic, but as these exceptional acts prove, there's plenty of room for a more refined sound as well.

Trumpeter and singer Chet Baker came out of the first flowering of the West Coast school of cool modern jazz in the early 1950s. This playlist explores that time and place, with a particular emphasis on languid ballads.

Jimmy Buffet is more than a singer/songwriter, he's a state of mind. Put on your flip-flops and embrace your inner Parrothead with this beach-ready mix of Jimmy's hits, friends, influences and tributes.

Hypnotic breaks and pensive soundscapes from today's greatest electronica artists: the perfect soundtrack for reading, working, or just relaxing.

Every youth group, church camp or school trip has that moment where one of the counselors whips out an acoustic guitar by the fire. Listen again to the songs you sang back then while the marshmallows were burning.