The unique album The World: Before & After is out on Fireign Records; it features poems inspired by the artists’ views on a range of worldly topics.

The poems included on this album span a vast array of topics, centered around the artists’ different views on the world, that allow the listener’s mind to wander as each poem flows from one to the next.

The CD features spoken-word poetry from 13 poets accompanied by a score, including a track from Greg Brisendine on gay rights and a poem from Tara Hardy, who has started and runs one of the nations only LGBT writing institutes (www.bentwriting.com). Additionally, royalties from the album are being donated to support community based arts programs.

See www.theworldbeforeandafter.com.