The World/Inferno Friendship Society (also referred to as "
World Inferno", "
The Wifs" or "
Inferno") is a band from
Brooklyn,
New York. Its style merges
punk,
soul,
klezmer and
jazz, while its
collective membership features
horns,
piano and guitar and has a membership of about 40 players, only about seven to ten active members usually perform at a time. The group is led by singer Jack Terricloth who has been the only constant during the group's history. Terricloth is known for his pointed commentary during shows; his monologues have touched on politics and his transformation from the "old school".