Chair of the Economics Department Gil Skillman, the is known for his love of music, guitar-based metaphors for economic concepts, and ripping up the stage with fellow faculty-rockers. Considering the wide range of references he brings up in his classes, it is no wonder his playlist is equally diverse, ranging from Afro-beat to classic Jazz to country-pop.

“I don’t listen to these songs while grading—too distracting,” Skillman said. “Grading music is something like the Skip, Hop & Wobble album by Russ Barenberg, Jerry Douglas and Edgar Meyer.”

Without further adieu:

Deep Elem Blues—Levon Helm

J’ehin J’ehin—Fela Kuti

Right Around the Corner—Steve Cropper & Delbert McClinton

So What (Live at Plugged Nickel)—Miles Davis

Stick Around for Rock and Roll—The Outlaws

Good Morning Aztlan—Los Lobos

Things Have Changed—Bob Dylan

After the Goldrush—k.d. lang