Born in 1987, Iba Mahr left behind a degree in computer science to pursue his musical vision. Steeped in naturalistic productions, his songs are immune to trends, and instead tap into the fathomless authority of ‘70s reggae, with its Rastafarian wisdom and expressions of pure tenderness. As Mahr's voice shifts easily from quavering loveliness to rugged attack, this playlist draws on lover's rock and vintage roots. A virtuoso who can chant and croon, the young singer has become a vessel by which a new generation discovers the ageless power of classic reggae.