Leif Vollebekk | |
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Background information | |
Born | Ottawa, Ontario |
Origin | Montreal, Quebec |
Genres | Indie folk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | vocals, violin, guitar, piano |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Nevado, Outside, Secret City |
Website |
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Leif Vollebekk is a Canadian indie folk singer-songwriter, [1] whose 2017 album Twin Solitude was a shortlisted finalist for the 2017 Polaris Music Prize [2] and the 2018 Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year. [3]
Of mixed Norwegian and French descent [4] and originally from Ottawa, Ontario, [5] he learned to play violin, guitar and piano in childhood. [4] While studying philosophy at the University of Ottawa he spent some time in Iceland on an educational exchange, [4] before moving to Montreal after graduation to pursue his musical career. [5]
His debut album, Inland, was released on Nevado Records in 2010, [6] and incorporated some songs he had written during his trip to Iceland. [4] He followed up with North Americana in 2013 on Outside Music. [7] He then signed to Secret City Records, which released Twin Solitude in 2017. [8]
All three albums were supported by extensive touring in both North America and Europe. [9]
His fourth album, New Ways, was released November 1, 2019 on Secret City Records. [10]
He also contributed to Piano mal, the 2012 debut album by Julien Sagot. [11]