Ahmad Dhani Profile

Birth :

Dhani Ahmad Prasetyo
May 26, 1972 (age 39)
Surabaya, Indonesia

Genres :

Rock, Pop, Alternative

Occupations :

Musician, Entrepreneur

Instruments :

Voice, Guitar, Keyboard

Years active :

1986–present

Associated acts :

Dewa 19
Mulan Jameela
Agnes Monica
T.R.I.A.D.
Mahadewa

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Dhani Ahmad Prasetyo , better known as Ahmad Dhani or Dhani Manaf, is an Indonesian rock musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer. Described as a "rock star", Dhani is the frontman of Dewa 19 and Ahmad Band, and also a member of inter-continental band The Rock. He is also the owner and chairman of Republic Cinta Management.

Throughout his career, Dhani has scored many hits and also has been a talent promoter for the careers of other artist including Maia Ahmad, Agnes Monica, Alexa Key and Mulan Jameela, and has written songs for these artists and others. He has won numerous awards including the IMA best musical arrangement and best producer and many other awards as the member of Dewa 19. His influence in the industry made him one of the most influential musician in Southeast Asia.

Ahmad Dhani was the first child of three children of the marriage between Eddy Abdul Manaf, an Indonesian Diplomat with Joyce Theresia Pamela Kohler, an Indonesian of German-Jewish descent. His grandfather, Friederich Kohler was a German Jew who fled to Indonesia to escape Nazi rule. Dhani stepbrother, Dadang S. Manaf is an acknowledged Indonesian musician and is a big influence on Dhani musical interest since his childhood. Dhani's father bought him a keyboard when he was young and paid for musical lessons, highly persuading him and hoping Dhani would excel in classical music.