Founder

Shamit founded UCAAP with the intention to contribute to peace and happiness of the people through the power of art and culture. He believes that the role of art and artist is much more than entertainment. It is to bring joy and ignite hope, It is to harmonise and unite people of different backgrounds.

Shamit has been a student of Hindustani Classical music from last 25 years. he received his initial training from Shri Haridutt Sharma in Ghaziabad and then from Shri Mohinderjit Singh in Mumbai. He has also undergone training in Western Classical vocal from Mr. Hurchul Young from Delhi School of Music and has undergone voice training with Mr. Anant Vaidyanathan in Mumbai and Eric Arceneaux in Virginia, USA.

Shamit achieved fame as a finalist of Fame Gurukul, a music reality show on Sony TV in 2005 and from there has given more than 400 live performances as a soloist, both in India and abroad, has given voices to many Bollywood projects as well as has collaborated with many International musicians. Recently contributed in the creation of "Naari Shakti" that was played for the Republic day Parade, 2023.

Shamit Tyagi conducted a masterclass for the students, teachers and academics on Indian Classical Music. 

He has also been writing his own songs and composing for himself and for many other projects.

Shamit has founded a private music label "Silk Sound Music Company" along with his wife, Smt. Sumana Banerjee with the intention to offer quality music projects to people as well as create opportunities for young upcoming talents.