Flamenco has never been so commercially successful. It always contributes something. It opens up the public. Jazz was promoted by intellects, rather than the wealthy. For some time only a privileged few could enjoy flamenco, and in private.
Some people say that the best singing happens in a private room.
That might happen sometimes, but when you're on a stage, even though there are five thousand people out there, if you feel well and the sound system is good, you can sing just as well. I guess the cantaor tries to do his best in both situations. I have great respect for all singers. I think an artist always wants to give people his best. Flamenco is a culture that was born in Spain and belongs to all Spaniards.