{
  "id": 11865806,
  "title": "Sitarist Anoushka Shankar’s KL show called off at last minute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sitarist-anoushka-shankars-kl-show-called-off-at-last-minute-11865806",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T06:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/04/sitarist-anoushka-shankar-s-kl-show-called-off-at-last-minute"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned British-American sitarist Anoushka Shankar has abruptly canceled her upcoming performance in Kuala Lumpur. The cancellation came at the eleventh hour, leaving fans and enthusiasts disappointed. Anoushka expressed her excitement about performing in Malaysia after many years in a heartfelt Facebook post. However, she apologized for the cancellation, stating that it was due to circumstances beyond their control and the promoter, Shiraz Projects, made the decision. She reassured fans that all ticket holders would receive full refunds and advised them to contact the promoter or their point of purchase for further assistance. Anoushka's team confirmed that refunds would be processed promptly. The sitarist, who had not performed in Malaysia in over a decade, was set to play at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Fans, many of whom had traveled from other cities, expressed their disappointment on social media, calling for an explanation from the promoter.",
  "summary": "The performance had been scheduled to be held at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre tonight.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sitarist Anoushka Shankar’s KL show called off at last minute",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sitarist-anoushka-shankars-kl-show-called-off-at-last-minute",
        "published": "2026-10-04T06:16:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}