Andalusia in the 1833 territorial division of Spain. Each of the Andalusian provinces bears the same name as its capital: Andalusia is traditionally divided into two historical subregions: Upper Andalusia" or "Eastern Andalusia ("Andalucía Oriental"), consisting of the provinces of Almería, Granada, Jaén, and Málaga, and Lower Andalusia" or "Western Andalusia ("Andalucía Occidental"), consisting of the provinces of Cádiz, Córdoba, Huelva and Seville. Within the various autonomous communities of Spain, "comarcas" are comparable to shires (or, in some countries, counties) in the English-speaking world. Unlike in some of Spain's other autonomous communities, under the original 1981 Statute of Autonomy, the "comarcas"
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