{
  "id": 11882981,
  "title": "Anoushka Shankar to perform impromptu show in Temple of Fine Arts, KL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/anoushka-shankar-to-perform-impromptu-show-in-temple-of-fine-arts-kl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T08:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/04/anoushka-shankar-to-perform-impromptu-show-in-temple-of-fine-arts-kl"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned British-American sitarist Anoushka Shankar announced an impromptu performance at the Temple of Fine Arts in Kuala Lumpur after her scheduled show at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre was abruptly cancelled. The unplanned event is set to commence at 8pm and is limited to ticket holders of the original performance, with entry encouraged early due to the venue's smaller size compared to the original location. Anoushka expressed gratitude to the Temple of Fine Arts, local sitarist Kumar Karthigesu, her band, and crew for their assistance in arranging the impromptu show, stating, \"It takes a village.\" The original performance cancellation was attributed to \"circumstances beyond our control.\"",
  "summary": "The sitarist says seats are strictly limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to valid ticket holders of the original performance only.",
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    "Anoushka Shankar performs impromptu show at Kuala Lumpur Temple of Fine Arts",
    "Scheduled performance at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre cancelled",
    "Event limited to original ticket holders, early entry encouraged"
  ],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Anoushka Shankar to perform impromptu show in Temple of Fine Arts, KL",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/anoushka-shankar-to-perform-impromptu-show-in-temple-of-fine-arts-kl-11884619",
        "published": "2026-10-04T08:17:00.000Z"
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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."
}