Stein Torleif Bjella

Stein Torleif Bjella (born 7 April 1968) is a Norwegian songwriter, singer and guitarist.

Stein Torleif Bjella
Stein Torleif Bjella performing in 2018
Born	(1968-04-07)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)