Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few – The World Is On Fire

Isaiah Collier -Sax, Vocals, Auxiliary PercussionMichael Shekwoaga Ode - DrumsJulian Davis Reid - Piano Jeremiah Hunt - BassKenthany Rodman - FluteMayshell Morris -FluteCorey Wilkes- TrumpetEd Wilkerson Jr. -Alto Clarinet Cassie Watson Francillon - HarpOlula Negre-Cello Vocals- Manasseh CroftKiela AdiraJessica Walton Meghan McNeal The World is On Fire takes an outward look into society and reverberates with the zeitgeist of today’s uproarious socio-political landscape.The World is on Fire is Collier’s observation journal reflecting on the tumultuous period from before the pandemic to the present day. The title itself wields his lens on vile acts committed by those in power addressing themes of economic upheaval, systemic racism, and the relentless fight for justice. The potency of Collier’s compositions is reinforced by utilizing harrowing real-life news clips throughout the album that emits the urgency, somberness, and turmoil during this time in history as the album as a whole serve