Fariz RM

[1] His father, Roestam Munaf was an entrepreneur from Tanah Datar, West Sumatra and his mother, Anna Reijnenberg was a piano teacher of Dutch-Betawi descent.

[6] In 2009, Fariz wrote and published Living in Harmony, a book on his life and influences, with Budianto Shambazy and Salomo Simanungkalit as editors.

[7][8] During his career, Fariz has been a member of numerous bands, including WOW, Jakarta Rhythm Section, Symphony, Transs, Rollies, and Giant Steps.

The Jakarta Post considers his music "... a spectrum of styles and sounds not immediately apparent, except to discriminating ears..."[2] Fariz is married to Oneng.

Another of Fariz's compositions, "Hasrat dan Cinta" (Desire and Love), covered by Andi Meriem Matalatta, placed 103rd.

Fariz RM in the 1980s
Fariz RM and his Piano Guitar during Jazz Goes to Kampus in 2024