Born in Kolkata, raised in Patna, Sharmistha Banerjee is an accomplished vocal artist. She has performed in many cities in North America, Canada and India. She has earned highest appreciation and compliments.
For 8 years, Sharmistha Banerjee was a vocal artist in All India Radio, Patna. She was a broadcasting artist for both 'Sugam Sangeet' (light music)' & 'Shashtriya Sangeet' (Vocal classical). Sharmistha Banerjee is also a music composer. Throughout her broadcasting years she has performed her own music compositions for All India Radio.
Encouraged by her parents who both were professors, Sharmistha started her formal training in vocal classical from Guru Shrimati Ruby Bhattacharya at a very tender age. After a few years, she started receiving training from Guru Pt.Vindhya Prasad Gaur. Who is a guru-bhai of Pt. V. G Jog. She continued her training for many more years. Under his guidance she received her 'Sangeet Visharad’ degree in vocal classical.
She has also gotten an extensive training in semi-classical Bengali songs from late Shri Prafulla Kumar Sengupta, who was a direct disciple of Kazi Nazrul Islam. From late Shri Sukumar Mitra, she had received a training in 'Adhunik', Nazrul Geeti and 'Puratani gaan'.
In academics Sharmistha Banerjee has earned a Masters Degree in Economics. She has also studied computer graphics, web design and photography. Currently she resides in Oldsmar, Florida with her husband and daughter.
Sharmistha Banerjee is the founder of ‘TARAANA MUSIC', Florida, USA. She offers vocal, harmonium and keyboard lessons for all ages on a regular basis. She also produces variety of cultural shows throughout the year. Taraana Music' is growing and striving towards excellence in music education, cultural productions while creating a platform for local artists as well as those from outside.