Josephine Baker

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 877 Ratings

🗓️ 15 March 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Narrated By: Jessika Gössl Written By: Laila Weir Symbol of Jazz Age glamour, WWII spy, and civil rights activist... Josephine Baker moved through the world with grace, courage, and quiet brilliance. From her early days in St. Louis to the glowing stages of Paris, her performances blended joy, elegance, and daring expression. Beyond the spotlight, her life unfolded as a story of resilience, artistry, and hope. Tonight, wander through the life, legacy, and enduring influence of Josephine Baker, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Espionage, Nudity, WWI, WWII, Racism, Segregation, Violence, Performing on stage, Marriage, Children, Poverty #history #sleep #bedtime #Espionage #Racism #Josephine #Baker #Violence #Jazz #Performer #Stage About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:58.0	Wildly popular, daringly risque dancer and singer.
1:03.0	Symbol of jazz age glamour, complete with a pet cheater.
1:09.0	Darling of Paris, friend of royalty, and literati.
1:15.4	Josephine Baker was all this, and much more. A World War II spy with the French resistance,
1:24.2	civil rights activist, and mother to a dozen children adopted from around the world.
1:31.3	Her life was a procession of firsts, from pioneering the integration of US music venues
1:38.4	to becoming the first American and first black woman to receive the French state's highest honors. So just relax and let your mind drift as we explore the sleepy history of Josephine Baker.
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