Listen with Irfan

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Bank Name: State Bank Of India

Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN

Account No:32188719331

Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad

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Cover Calligraphy: Pramod Singh

Song Description: A Treasure of Sweet Sounds

This song, recorded when my son was only seven, is a precious gem from a collection of recordings capturing the vibrant spirit of my children at every stage of their lives. Sung with the pure, unfiltered joy of childhood, its sweet sounds—woven with playful gibberish syllables in a musical pattern—resonate with innocence and boundless creativity. Preserved over decades, from analogue tapes to digital archives, these recordings are treasures of my soul, each note a testament to the love and wonder of their upbringing.

As my son celebrates his 20th birthday on September 1, 2025, I revisit this recording, and it brings tears of joy and a pang of astonishment. His voice, brimming with the promise of endless possibilities, recalls a childhood filled with imagination. Yet, it also carries a bittersweet weight as I reflect on how the world—our chaotic lives, their schooling, and environments—may not have always provided the support they deserved. This song serves as a reminder of my accountability for their present and future, urging me to nurture the brilliance they still carry from those early, miraculous days.

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Bank Name: State Bank Of India

Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN

Account No:32188719331

Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad

IFSC–SBIN0013238

UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

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Text jayanti Singh* Curator: Irfan

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Bank Name: State Bank Of India

Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN

Account No:32188719331

Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad

IFSC–SBIN0013238

UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

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Text Jayanti Singh*

Curator: Irfan

We’re thrilled to launch our first regional language podcastin Bundeli, marking a vibrant new chapter in our Read Aloud Collective. Thisglobal community of voice enthusiasts comes together to read, record, discuss,and celebrate the power of words. Regional languages and dialects, rich withcultural depth, have often been mocked or sidelined by mainstream audiovisualcontent, particularly Bollywood. Our initiative aims to revive the authentictone, expressions, and profound wisdom embedded in these languages—reflectinglived experiences, idioms, and simplicity.

In the first phase of our regional collectives, we inviteenthusiasts of Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Braj, Bagheli, Ruhelkhandi, Dogri, Punjabi,Sindhi, Haryanvi, Magahi, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bangla, Rajasthani, Angika,Kumauni, Garhwali, and Kannauji to join us. If you love recording your voicewhile reading in your native dialect or language, this is for you. This isn’t acompetition or judgment—it’s a celebration of the heartfelt sounds oftenovershadowed by urbanized Hindi, English, or Hinglish. Let’s make our nativevoices alive, vibrant, and timeless, showcasing their true charm andsoul-stirring strength.

Introducing Ranjana Mishra, the first to join ourRAC-Bundeli initiative and a standout among our Bundeli narrators. A teacher byprofession, Ranjana’s sweet, nuanced voice blends lived experiences with afresh, modern subtlety that resonates with Gen Z from Bundelkhand, spanningparts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (including Banda, Hamirpur, Jalaun,Jhansi, Lalitpur, Chitrakoot, Mahoba, Datia, Chhatarpur, Panna, Tikamgarh,Sagar, Damoh, and Niwari districts). Currently residing in Rewa, MadhyaPradesh, Ranjana is leading the way in bringing Bundeli’s unique sonic heritageto life.

Intro-Outro Music Courtesy Kalpesh Ajugia from Pixabay

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Bank Name: State Bank Of India

Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN

Account No:32188719331

Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad

IFSC–SBIN0013238

UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to [email protected]

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Bank Name: State Bank Of India

Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN

Account No:32188719331

Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad

IFSC–SBIN0013238

UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠[email protected]⁠

Intro Outro Music Courtesy Kevin Oh from Pixabay

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Bank Name: State Bank Of India

Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN

Account No:32188719331

Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad

IFSC–SBIN0013238

UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

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Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Bank Name: State Bank Of India

Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN

Account No:32188719331

Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad

IFSC–SBIN0013238

UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

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Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Bank Name: State Bank Of India

Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN

Account No:32188719331

Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad

IFSC–SBIN0013238

UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to [email protected]

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Bank Name: State Bank Of India

Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN

Account No:32188719331

Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad

IFSC–SBIN0013238

UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

PayPal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/farah121116⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to [email protected]