Tamrat Desta (Amharic: ታምራት ደስታ; 1978 – 18 April 2018) was an Ethiopian singer and songwriter.

After some years in Tiqur Wuha, his family moved to Shashamene and later went to Hawassa, where Tamrat completed high school.

In addition to contributing more than nine singles, he has also composed melodies for various singers Gossaye Tesfaye, Tadele Gemechu, Yerdaw Tena, Mamila and Kitchini, Meselu Fantahun, Haileyesus Feysa, Dereje Dubale, Tibebu Workiye, Tigist Woyoso, and Wondimu Jira are among the vocalists who played his melody compositions.

[citation needed] On 18 April 2018, Tamrat went to a local clinic in Addis Ababa for seeking medical help for tonsillitis.

Tamrat's funeral service was held at Holy Trinity Cathedral church in Addis Ababa on 19 April 2018 and was attended by thousands of fans and famous figures.