Mission Statement - Why An Old School Flamenco Foro?
We realize that it is impossible to make a clear cut division between old school flamenco and modern flamenco in terms of either a specific date or even decade or in terms of a specific artist or group of artists. Nonetheless, there is a very definite difference in the style of playing and the sound of the music when one compares early flamenco masters such as Manolo de Huelva, Nino Ricardo, and Melchor de Marchena with the current or modern flamenco masters such as Paco de Lucia, Manolo Sanlucar, Vicente Amigo, et al.

Given these pronounced differences in the style of playing, for the purpose of this forum old school flamenco will be considered to be that style and sound that most resembles the early flamenco masters. We realize, of course, that there is a large gray area and a significant element of overlap so absolute precision is not possible nor is it intended.

Rules and Regulations
Not only is this an Old School Flamenco Foro, it also is a place where members are expected to exhibit Old School manner's and mutual respect. Logical debate between parties with differing opinions is a well-established and valuable means of analysis that provides both debaters and observers opportunities to weigh various sides of an issue, so long as all parties maintain polite mutual respect. Where they do not, debates degrade to arguments that tend to do more harm than good. The expected standard of conduct at the Old School Flamenco Foro is significantly higher than at many other Internet forums even though published rules may seem similar. Please read the rules carefully before posting. You can expect to quickly lose posting rights and possibly even guest access to this site if you fail to observe the posted rules or fail to exhibit polite mutual respect for other members.

Foro Registration
You must join the Old School Flamenco Foro before you will be able post messages or access some content that is restricted to members. Membership is free of charge. However, membership is a privilege and not a right. That privilege can be lost if you fail to conduct yourself politely in accordance with the rules.

File Uploading and Downloading
Members are allowed to upload audio and video files of their own playing in a wide variety of file formats. They also are permitted to upload files in a variety of formats that contain standard music notation and/or cifra (tabs) if those works are not copyrighted by others. Computer program files may be uploaded only if prior permission is obtained from the Foro administrator. The uploading of any type of content that is copyrighted by others forbidden.