Yulduz Usmonova
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Yulduz O‘rayimoxunovna Usmonova (Usmanova) (December 12, 1963 – ) is one of the most popular female singers from Uzbekistan. She sings in Uzbek, Persian, and Turkish. She has also become famous outside of Uzbekistan, especially in the neighbouring countries, as well as in Iran and Turkey.
[edit] Biography
Yulduz Usmonova was born in Margilan, Uzbekistan. Her parents worked at a silk factory. She studied music at the pedagogical institute in Margilan.
She was discovered by Gavharxonim Rahimova after singing at a Women’s Day show. Gavharxonim helped open many doors for her. After being introduced to professors from the Uzbekistan State Conservatory, she prepared under their guidance, and was admitted. She studied voice, and then later became a popular singer in Uzbekistan after independence in 1991. [1]
As Uzbekistan’s most popular singer, she regularly appears in concert and has released several albums. She also has controversial ties to the Uzbek government. Usmonova composed the national anthem and served in the parliament.
She has one daughter, Nīlūfar, a teenager.
[edit] Discography
- Jeli Jeli
- Alma Alma
- Jannona
- Binafscha
- The Selection Album
- I Wish You Were Here
- Yulduz
- The Best of Yulduz Usmanova
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