Andalusia in Málaga and Seville." Following the Second Rebellion of the Alpujarras in 1568-1571, the Moorish population—that is, unconverted Moriscos—were expelled from Kingdom of Castile (and Aragon). However, by order of the Spanish crown, two Moorish families were required to remain in each village in order to demonstrate to the new inhabitants, introduced from northern Spain, the workings of the terracing and irrigation systems on which the district's agriculture depends. In 1810–12 the people strongly resisted the French occupation during the Peninsular War (part of the Napoleonic Wars). Andalusia profited from the Spanish overseas empire, although much trade and finance eventually
Kumpanía: Flamenco Los Angeles interviews and opinions from various singers, guitarists, and dancers. The performers describe what flamenco means both historically and also to them personally, and relate how they came to be involved in it. The focus of "Kumpanía" is a group of contemporary musicians and dancers in Los Angeles. These performers are dedicated to preserving the "flamenco puro" style of music and dance closely aligned with its original Gypsy roots, rather than the diluted showy style commonly seen in popular culture. Although dedicated to authentic flamenco, diversity is also present both in the film and in the artists showcased. "The dozen-plus performers