Ankur Orchestra’s distinct sound is a musical journey

(From left) Hariraam Tingyuan Lam playing the gambus while Kumar Kartigesu and Kalpana Param are on the sitar during the Ankur Orchestra performance at the Shantanand Festival Of Arts by the Temple Of Fine Arts. – Kronoz Photography

The Ankur Orchestra gave un unforgettable performance with its distinctly Malaysian music rooted in Indian classical traditions.

Once in a while, you sit through a show that almost defies being reviewed; the Ankur Orchestra was one such performance. For how does one critique something when they are utterly mesmerised; when, at their best, it was as if the musicians were playing not on their instruments, but our emotions?