Yulduz Usmanova
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Yulduz O‘rayimoxunovna Usmonova (Usmanova) (December 12, 1963 – ) is a popular singer in Uzbekistan
and other parts of Central Asia.
in the Ferghana district, 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. She became famous throughout Central Asia and released songs in many languages, her native Uzbek but also Uyghur
, Turkish, Russian, Persian/Tajik, Arab, Kazakh, and Tatar.
As Uzbekistan’s most popular singer, she regularly appeared in concerts and has released several albums. She is known for her vocal opposition to the practice of lip-syncing in "live" concerts which is widespread among (younger) singers in Uzbekistan. She is one of the few artists remaining who always sing live. She is also believed to have controversial ties to the Uzbek government. Usmonova served in the parliament. Most of the rumors about her ties to Karimov's government are spread by her rivals on the popular music scene in Uzbekistan, and have on many occasions forced her to go into self-inflicted exile into Russia, the US and most recently Turkey.
In 2008, Usmonova emigrated to Turkey citing dissatisfaction with political involvement and the incident that happened on May 13, 2005 in Fergana (also known as Bloody Friday in the Fergana Valley). However, in her own interview Yulduz Usmonova cites the problems with the control of state in Uzbekistan over where a singer is allowed to sing. She mentions that Uzbek government obstructed her from performing in Turkmenistan, with which Uzbek officials had problematic relations over the border issues. After moving to Turkey she launched a successful career in Turkey, scoring hits with Öp and Seni Severdim, the latter being a duet with famous Turkish singer Yaşar.
She has one daughter, Nilufar Usmonova, born in 1986, also a singer.
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan , officially the Republic of Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia and one of the six independent Turkic states. It shares borders with Kazakhstan to the west and to the north, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the east, and Afghanistan and Turkmenistan to the south....
and other parts of Central Asia.
Biography
Yulduz Usmonova was born in MargilanMargilan
Margilan is a city in Fergana Province in eastern Uzbekistan. It is located at latitude 40°28' 16 N: longitude 71°43' 29 E. at an altitude of 487 meters....
in the Ferghana district, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan , officially the Republic of Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia and one of the six independent Turkic states. It shares borders with Kazakhstan to the west and to the north, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the east, and Afghanistan and Turkmenistan to the south....
. 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. She became famous throughout Central Asia and released songs in many languages, her native Uzbek but also Uyghur
Uyghur language
Uyghur , formerly known as Eastern Turk, is a Turkic language with 8 to 11 million speakers, spoken primarily by the Uyghur people in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of Western China. Significant communities of Uyghur-speakers are located in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and various other...
, Turkish, Russian, Persian/Tajik, Arab, Kazakh, and Tatar.
As Uzbekistan’s most popular singer, she regularly appeared in concerts and has released several albums. She is known for her vocal opposition to the practice of lip-syncing in "live" concerts which is widespread among (younger) singers in Uzbekistan. She is one of the few artists remaining who always sing live. She is also believed to have controversial ties to the Uzbek government. Usmonova served in the parliament. Most of the rumors about her ties to Karimov's government are spread by her rivals on the popular music scene in Uzbekistan, and have on many occasions forced her to go into self-inflicted exile into Russia, the US and most recently Turkey.
In 2008, Usmonova emigrated to Turkey citing dissatisfaction with political involvement and the incident that happened on May 13, 2005 in Fergana (also known as Bloody Friday in the Fergana Valley). However, in her own interview Yulduz Usmonova cites the problems with the control of state in Uzbekistan over where a singer is allowed to sing. She mentions that Uzbek government obstructed her from performing in Turkmenistan, with which Uzbek officials had problematic relations over the border issues. After moving to Turkey she launched a successful career in Turkey, scoring hits with Öp and Seni Severdim, the latter being a duet with famous Turkish singer Yaşar.
She has one daughter, Nilufar Usmonova, born in 1986, also a singer.
Videography
- Aynanayin (2011)
- Aldadi (feat. Athambek Yuldashev) (2011)
- Ko'z yoshim oqar (2011)
- Tik tak (2011)
- Dunya (2011)
- Yalvar guzel Allah`a (2010)
- Yolvor go'zal Allohga (2010)
- Seni severdim (2010)
- Beni kovma kalbinden (2010)
- Yalan (2009)
- Görmesem Olmaz (feat Fatih ErkoçFatih ErkoçFatih Erkoç is a Turkish jazz and pop music singer and composer.- Biography :Fatih Erkoç is the son of Hasan Erkoç. Hasan Erkoç was an oud musician. He gave a violin to Fatih Erkoç, when Fatih Erkoç was three years old. Fatih Erkoç studied at Istanbul Municipality Conservatory...
) (2009) - Affet Allahim (2008)
- Öp (2008)
- Babacim (2008)
- Shekilli (2008)
- Salovat (2008)
- Любовь моя (feat. гр."Достар") (2007)
- Yana bahor (2007)
- Oq kema (2007)
- Dadajon (2007)
- O'p - o'p (2007)
- Yolg'iz tashlama Olloh
- Bevafo yorim (2006)
- Oh dilame (2006)
- Ангел мой (2006)
- Muhabbat (2006)
- Jon me bari jon (2006)
- Sog'inch (2006)
- Iymon (2006)
- Sevaman seni (feat. Davron Ergashev) (2005)
- Biyo jonam biyo (2005)
- Nadur (feat. Akron Ibodullaev) (2005)
- Ko'rmasam bo'lmas (2005)
- Men kimman ayt (2004)
- Qalb (2004)
- O'g'il bola (2004)
- Mendan meni so'rama (2003)
- Senga (2003)