Stein Torleif Bjella (born 7 April 1968) is a Norwegian songwriter, singer and guitarist.
Stein Torleif Bjella | |
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.jpg) Stein Torleif Bjella performing in 2018 | |
| Born | 7 April 1968 Ål, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer Songwriter Guitarist |
| Notable work | Heidersmenn (2009) Vonde visu (2011) Gode liv (2016) |
Bjella was born in Ål, in the region of Hallingdal.[1] His first solo album Heidersmenn from 2009 was well received.[2] He was awarded Spellemannprisen for the 2011 folk music album Vonde visu. In 2013 he released his third solo album, Heim for å døy.[1] In 2016 he released the album Gode liv.[1][3]
In 2017, Bjella released the poetry book Jordsjukantologien Nr. 1. The following year, he released the album Jordsjukantologien, featuring his poetry set to music.[4]
Discography[5]
- Heidersmenn (2009)
- Vonde Visu (2011)
- Heim For å Døy (2013)
- Gode Liv (2016)
- Jordsjukantologien (2018)
- Øvre-Ål Toneakademi (2020)