දමිත් අසංක
74 songs performed · 1 composition · 3 lyrics written
Damith Asanka (දමිත් අසංක, also spelled Damitha Asanka) is a Sri Lankan singer, songwriter, and composer known for a steady run of romantic Sinhala folk-pop songs. His voice carries the slow, sentimental ballads that have made him a fixture on Sri Lankan radio and at live shows, from Sithe Pem Pura to Me Anantha Rathriye.
Damith Asanka built his following on melody-led love songs that pair plain-spoken Sinhala lyrics with gentle, contemporary arrangements. He writes and composes as well as sings, and over the years he has released a large catalogue of singles and live recordings, several of them reworked as flashback and acoustic sessions. His material sits in the Sinhala folk-pop tradition, leaning on emotion and clear storytelling rather than production gloss.
He has stayed actively recording into recent years, releasing new singles such as Keti Kaalaye Pemwathek alongside the older songs that audiences still request. Many of his tracks circulate in multiple forms, with live and collaborative versions appearing on Sri Lankan streaming and download platforms.
Asanka is most associated with tender, longing ballads. Numba Katado Adare and Sudu Muna Dakaganna are among his most recognised, and Raththaran Maage Suranganak Waage remains a favourite at weddings and family gatherings. The mother-tribute Sansare Ma Dutu Pin Ruwa Pinbara Amma shows the devotional side of his writing.
For listeners across the diaspora, Damitha Asanka’s songs are the kind kept on repeat for the words as much as the melody, which is why this page presents each one with its Sinhala lyrics, transliteration, and English translation.
Every Sinhala lyric, composition, and song credit by Damith Asanka.
Performed by: Damith Asanka (දමිත් අසංක)
Performed by: Damith Asanka (දමිත් අසංක)
Performed by: Damith Asanka (දමිත් අසංක)