Carmen

The Profile

Carmen was a British-American 1970s band that combined progressive rock and flamenco. They released Fandangos in Space (1973) and Dancing on a Cold Wind (1974). Key figure David Clark Allen led the project; bassist John Glascock later joined Jethro Tull. Fandangos in Space was produced by Tony Visconti and received support from David Bowie.

Carmen are known for two studio albums, Fandangos in Space (1973) and Dancing on a Cold Wind (1974), and for blending progressive-rock structures with flamenco instrumentation and rhythms. David Clark Allen is the guitarist-singer central to the project; John Glascock played bass and later joined Jethro Tull. Tony Visconti produced Fandangos in Space and David Bowie supported the band publicly (mentioned in contemporary accounts and reviews).

Carmen's Fandangos in Space is praised for fusing disciplined progressive rock with authentic flamenco elements. The review highlights tracks such as "Bulerias", "Bullfight", and "Stepping Stone" and notes production by Tony Visconti and David Bowie's support. The band is described as short-lived but original, with bassist John Glascock later joining Jethro Tull.