Ingrid D. Johnson is an emerging Winnipeg poet, writer, songwriter, flmmaker, and spoken word recording artist. Her first collection of poetry "Little Black Butterfly in Iridescent Sunlight," deals with the emotional trauma of childhood incest, issues with low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, lust, love, introspection, and spiritual transcendence.
Since the launch of the book, on July.13th 2005, it was number five on the bestseller’s list at McNally Robinson. She has received public support and exposure for her work in The Winnipeg Public Library’s 2006 September/October newsletter, The Metro and The Lance community paper, and Uptown (local Arts paper). She has been showcased on Def Poetry Jam’s website (hosted by Verse Makers), appeared on FLAVA 107.9's Big Phat Morning show, interviewed on CKUW’s "Grammar Skool" and “Say it Sistah” radio show on 95.9 F.M., CBC’s Radio One "Up to Speed" show, CBC’s National radio show "Outfront", CBC local news, CBC News world, Shaw T.V., and Bravo!News (Chum T.V).
Johnson prides herself on using her poetic talents to confront social issues, offer hope, and inspire change. Recently, she performed one of the monologues in V-day (Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues)to help stop violence against women, and she also recieved an invitation to Toronto's 7th Annual Reel World Film Festival and Hawaii's film festival "Girl Fest" for her first short experimental narrative "The Real Woman". In addition, Johnson is a talented songwriter who wrote "My Soul" , "Alright", and "I Believed" as well as co-written songs "Move on", "Only You","Flo-Ing Energy", and “You know/ I know” with upcoming R&B singer FLO. The album was rated 4 out of 5 stars by both The Winnipeg Free Press and The Winnipeg Sun.
Stay tuned for her upcoming poetry book and CD "Wounded Souls" in 2008. Her current spoken word CD "Black Butterfly", and her poetry book "Little Black Butterfly in Iridescent Sunlight” can be purchased at www.ingrid-d-johnson.com.
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