The second single from Ken Lovern’s Blind Boone the Musical opens a door, quietly drawing you in to a story with patience and purpose. By the time it’s over, you have travelled more than just a few minutes of music. You have travelled through one of the most significant yet overlooked chapters in American history.

The destination is Quindaro, Kansas, but the real journey belongs to Rachel Boone. Founded in 1856 by members of the Wyandot Nation alongside free-state settlers, Quindaro quickly became much more than a river town. Situated on the Kansas side of the Missouri River, its natural limestone landing made it an ideal port for steamboats at a time when many nearby crossings were controlled by pro-slavery interests. More importantly, Quindaro became a beacon of hope for freedom seekers escaping slavery in Missouri. As a recognised stop on the Underground Railroad, it offered refuge to those risking everything for the chance of a new life in free territory.