ABOUT ANGELICA
PROFILE
Angelica (Angela Johnson) – Pianist, Singer-Songwriter, Composer & Producer
Angelica (Angela Johnson) is a dynamic Canadian artist whose musical talents span genres and generations. A classically trained pianist, acclaimed singer-songwriter, versatile composer, and innovative producer, Angelica has released six full-length CDs of original music, with styles ranging from pop and classical to country, blues, rock and dance. Her music—celebrated for its emotional depth, melodic storytelling, and virtuoso piano work—is available globally on platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and over 150 other outlets.
With over 4,000 songs in her repertoire and decades of performance experience, Angelica is a seasoned live entertainer. She has toured internationally as a Piano Bar Entertainer aboard 14 cruise ships across 8.5 years, performing for Disney, Carnival, and Holland America Cruise Lines. Her stage presence, warmth, and improvisational skill make her a favorite with audiences worldwide. In addition to solo shows and band performances, Angelica is a sought-after studio session artist and arranger, contributing vocals and piano to numerous albums and film scores, notably one that achieved a "Gold Record Status" - Melodies From The Heart - Softones.
Her achievements have been widely recognized. Angelica is the recipient of the 2019 People's Choice Award (Music) – The Waterfront Awards (Toronto), and her original composition “Fairy Tale” earned Top Honors at The Sunshine Coast Music Festival. She’s also won awards in entertainment on cruise ships, Kawanis Music Festivals and has served as a juror and judge for prestigious music and arts organizations including FACTOR, International Film For Peace Festivals & The Toronto International Polish Film Festival.
Angelica has composed for film, scored trailers, and performed for productions ranging from Hallmark movies to Canadian television and international festivals. Her most recent projects are Classical Piano Showstoppers (2025) featuring the music of Gershwin, Liszt, Chopin, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Bach, Saint-Saens and Granados - Country Spirit Blues (2023), features music she wrote and produced for the feature film Red Pine City, starring Eric Roberts.
With an education studying Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance & Royal Conservatory of Music, while advanced in both classical and contemporary styles, Angelica brings both technical mastery and emotional nuance to her performances.
In the studio, she’s worked with acclaimed producers and engineers across North America. From the double-platinum Damon Soundtrek Studios in Edmonton, The Music Shed in New Orleans, Sugar Hill Studios in Houston, The Factory Studios in Vancouver, Strait Sound Studios in Roberts Creek, Angelica’s versatility shines through. Her contributions to film, television, and advertising include scoring, session work, and musical direction for theatre productions and major campaigns.
Her music, rich with lush orchestration and lyrical imagery, is known for its fusion of classical piano foundations with modern pop melodies and electronic textures. Each of her albums is a journey—most notably World of Dreams, based on her own screenplay and conceptualized as a cinematic experience.
Angelica’s passion is evident in every performance. "I enjoy engaging audiences & love to share the gift of music while I am performing. Music defines us! It is an international language that everyone can understand," she says.
With over 100 music videos, decades of international performances, and an ever-growing catalog of original music - Dreamland Awakening, Magic's Mystery, Trilogy, World Of Dreams Thirty Piano Pieces, It's A Long Goodbye & A Christmas Wish, Angelica continues to shape the Canadian and international music scene. Whether live on stage, recording in the studio, or composing for film, she is an artist defined by passion, diversity, and excellence.
“Ultra-Sensitive Musical Soul ” - Adjudicator
— Sunshine Coast Music And Performing Arts Festival
“Angelica is a superb Pianist and Vocalist with an extensive repertoire ranging from Classical to Modern Jazz, Pop and Rock. All in all, Angelica is our most well rounded Cruise ship performer, ever!” - Ric Caley
— Siegel Entertainment
“Angelica is one of the bright lights in Entertainment, and excels in the Piano Bar, receiving numerous comments per cruise. She is a tireless Entertainer and gets more positive comments in a week then most musicians receive in a month. Very personable, likeable, and outgoing” - Awarded Employee Of The Month
— Carnival Cruise Lines
“I have a wide selection of entertainers to choose from, but I continue to request Angelica, as she is of the high calibre I demand to suit my guests” - Crowne Plaza
— Chateau Lacombe
















































