The story behind Basshenge, one musician’s monumental ode to his instrument
About this episode
The episode explores the story of Basshenge, a public art installation in Minnesota dedicated to the double bass.
You’ve heard of Stonehenge in England ― but what about Minnesota’s own Basshenge? Reporter Alicia Eler shares its story with host Erica Pearson. The 2001 piece of public art celebrates an instrument — the double bass. Located off Hwy. 11 west of International Falls in the northernmost part of Minnesota, it was created by a musician who spent his later years in the area.
Keywords
- Basshenge
- double bass
- public art
- International Falls
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