Slumber Stories is a Manasamitra project created to bring comfort, storytelling and gentle soundscapes to families, children and intergenerational audiences. Drawing from global bedtime traditions, Indian lullabies and my own Carnatic vocal style, the work blends spoken word, soft instrumentation and atmospheric sound textures to create an environment of rest, imagination and emotional safety.

Developed initially for libraries, community spaces and family-friendly festivals, Slumber Stories invites listeners to curl up, relax and drift into a world where stories soothe and sound becomes a companion. In an era marked by stress, digital overload and climate anxiety, the project offers a nurturing space that encourages slow listening and quiet connection.

Slumber Stories is available as both a live performance and a digital audio installation, making it accessible to communities, schools and wellbeing programmes. It extends Manasamitra’s long-standing commitment to creating inclusive arts experiences that support mental health, childhood creativity and shared cultural understanding.