Giring Ganesha | |
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Deputy Minister of Culture | |
Assumed office 20 October 2024 | |
President | Prabowo Subianto |
Minister | Fadli Zon |
Preceded by | Office established |
2nd General Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party | |
In office 16 November 2021 – 25 September 2023 Acting: 18 August 2020 – 16 November 2021 | |
Preceded by | Grace Natalie |
Succeeded by | Kaesang Pangarep |
Personal details | |
Born | Giring Ganesha Djumaryo 14 July 1983 Jakarta, Indonesia |
Political party | PSI |
Spouse |
Cynthia Riza (m. 2010) |
Alma mater | |
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Musical career | |
Genres | |
Years active | 2002–2017 |
Labels | Musica Studio's |
Formerly of | Nidji |
Giring Ganesha Djumaryo (born 14 July 1983) is an Indonesian vocalist and political activist who is currently serving as Deputy Minister for Culture. He is a former lead singer of the Indonesian rock band, Nidji. On 31 December 2017, he announced his resignation as Nidji's lead vocalist in order to focus on his political journey. Giring is the former Leader of Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI).[1] He was previously Acting Leader to cover for Grace Natalie while she pursued her master's degree.[2]