Drift into peaceful slumber with the soothing story of Bessie Smith, the legendary Empress of the Blues. In this calming LGBTQ+ history sleep story from Restful Rainbow, you’ll journey back to the 1920s—through smoky speakeasies, hidden buffet flats, and moonlit train rides—to discover the resilience, artistry, and unapologetic truth of one of music’s greatest icons.

Her powerful voice carried not just songs, but survival, love, and freedom. Tonight, let her legacy wrap around you like a lullaby. Each episode is read twice—the second time slower—so you can fully relax and drift into restorative rest.

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