Willi Carlisle's album 'Winged Victory' showcases a rich tapestry of songs filled with characters like cowboys, dreamers, and oddballs, including a donkey that inspired the album's title. The Kansas native employs various instruments and vocal styles to address class issues, blending childhood memories with literature, notably Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The 11 tracks consist of original compositions alongside traditional and modern covers, reflecting a diverse musical perspective. Carlisle's experiences at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival further inspired the album, illustrating his penchant for surreal storytelling and humor within the folk tradition.
The songs on 'Winged Victory' are full of cowboys, dreamers, weirdos, and misfits, highlighting varied themes and experiences through music.
Willi Carlisle employs over half a dozen instruments and a diverse vocal style that enhances the album's exploration of class issues and surreal elements.
Carlisle's journey of musical inspiration leads him from his childhood in Kansas to storytelling that involves both personal memories and literary influences like Macbeth.
With the character of a donkey named Winged Victory, Carlisle blends humor and folklore in a unique way that reflects his folk tradition.
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