Aragaw Bedaso

Aragaw Bedaso (April 5 1934–) is a longtime Ethiopian traditional singer who has won praise for his Gurage songs. His most popular song is titled "Alem Bire". He has been performing since 1957 and despite his age still performs and is active in the Ethiopian music scene.

In his early days, Aragaw Bedaso was a former deacon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, related to Coptic Christianity.

He claims his resiliency and good health is due to his interest in exercising, and he promotes running for health.

Aragaw Bedaso has had eighteen children, ten of them from one mother. Four of his children have died. Aragaw's first wife died only after a year of marriage and he has been with his current wife for forty five years.

External links

* [http://www.radiofana.com/asx/DJ%20Guest%20Saturday%20January%2022%202005.asx Appearance by Aragaw Bedaso as Guest Host on Radio Fana]