EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 53 MIN
#149: FOUNDER: Turning Cultural Gaps into a Streaming Business: Faraan Irfan
from Sound Connections · host Amplitude Ventures
What does it take to build a music streaming service around culture, access, and long-term value?In this episode of Sound Connections, we sit down with Faraan Irfan, Founder and CEO of Saarey Music, to unpack how he’s solving one of music’s biggest access problems.Saarey is a streaming platform dedicated to South Asian classical music, built on exclusive rights, deep cultural metadata, and a business model that challenges traditional streaming economics. With strong engagement and global users, the platform is proving that underserved genres can become powerful digital businesses.Faraan shares his journey from personal frustration as a listener to building a company that works directly with artists, preserves rare recordings, and creates meaningful access for a global audience.A grounded, honest conversation on building in music tech beyond the mainstream.If you want to learn more about Saarey music: Socials: Saarey website: https://www.saareymusic.comSaarey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saarey/Saarey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saareymusicSaarey Insta: https://www.instagram.com/saareymusic
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What does it take to build a music streaming service around culture, access, and long-term value?In this episode of Sound Connections, we sit down with Faraan Irfan, Founder and CEO of Saarey Music, to unpack how he’s solving one of music’s biggest access problems.Saarey is a streaming platform dedicated to South Asian classical music, built on exclusive rights, deep cultural metadata, and a business model that challenges traditional streaming economics. With strong engagement and global users, the platform is proving that underserved genres can become powerful digital businesses.Faraan shares his journey from personal frustration as a listener to building a company that works directly with artists, preserves rare recordings, and creates meaningful access for a global audience.A grounded, honest conversation on building in music tech beyond the mainstream.If you want to learn more about Saarey music: Socials: Saarey website: https://www.saareymusic.comSaarey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saarey/Saarey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saareymusicSaarey Insta: https://www.instagram.com/saareymusic
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#149: FOUNDER: Turning Cultural Gaps into a Streaming Business: Faraan Irfan
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