Some say that technique and rhythm were much better prior to the 1950's, and that only the singing of veteran artists is of any worth. Others think that these are the best of times. Pure flamenco is not old, but ancient, and therein resides its value. In flamenco, the disappearance of an elderly aficionado is like the burning of a book, or the breaking of a record. If the question is one of musical primitivism, authenticity, and purity, the difficulty in innovation is obvious.
Sentiment is like a shadow of the memory.
And he will be. This is the fear of those who are frightened by their future. Pure flamenco will not disappear.