Yulduz Ibrahimovna Usmonova (; born 12 December 1963), also known as Yıldız Usmonova, is an Uzbek singer, songwriter, composer and actress. She is the People's Artist of Uzbekistan and honored artist of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. She has achieved widespread fame in Uzbekistan, other parts of Central Asia, and more recently in Turkey. Usmonova has also acted in a number of Uzbek films.

Yulduz Usmonova was born in Margilan in the Ferghana regionhttp://www.imzadi.nl/yulduz of 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. Rahimova helped to open many doors for Usmanova. After being introduced to professors from the Uzbekistan State Conservatory, she prepared under their guidance. She studied vocal, and then later became a popular singer in Uzbekistan after independence in 1991. She became famous throughout Central Asia and later in Turkey and has released songs in many languages, such as Uzbek, Uyghur, Turkish, Russian, Tajik, Arabic, Kazakh, Indian and Tatar.

Works

Yulduz Usmonova, through the creative use of folk melodies, enriched with the spirit of patriotism, created songs based on the verses of Muhammad Yusuf and many other poets (We won't give you to anyone, Uzbekistan), (May you remain ours, my people). Furthermore, Uzbek music in the 20th century included traditional lyrical songs (Nastarin, Sanamgina, Qizil Olma), festive songs (Nozanin, Buxorodan kuyov Qiling), lyrical-dramatic compositions (Ona, Shoh va gado, Otajon, Allohim, Muhammad Yusufga), and performed a range of foreign and friendly nations' songs on stage, such as "Allah Allah Ya-Baba" (in Arabic), "Dunyo" (in Turkish), "Parvardigori" (in Persian).

In the late 1980s, Yulduz Usmonova released her debut album, "Mayda". In 1990, she won second place in the international competition "Osiyo ovozi," held in Alma-Ata. Following this, her album "Olma-Olma" was well-received on the World Music Charts Europe, reaching high rankings. Her song "I Wish You Were Here," with English and Uzbek lyrics, achieved high ratings on several European pop charts. Later, she released albums such as "Jannona" (1995), "Men shu yerda bo'lsang" (1995), "Binafsha" (1996), "Tanlov albomi" (1997), and "Dunyo" (1999). Additionally, in 1999, Yulduz Usmonova participated in a music festival in the Netherlands. In 2002, she was honored with the title "Middle Asia's Queen of the Arts".

Filmography + Film Year Film Role Notes 1991 Temir erkak Yulduz 1992 Olov qaʻridagi farishta Nargiza Singing 1995 Bolajon Herself Cameo 2000 Tohir va Zuhra yangi talqin Herself Cameo 2004 Muhabbat sinovlari 2 Herself Cameo 2004 Qalblar toʻlqini Nodira Singing 2004 Sarvinoz Herself Cameo 2011 Er bermoq - jon bermoq Herself Cameo

+Music Year Film Film Notes 1990 Temir xotin Iron Woman 1991 Temir erkak Iron Man 1992 Olov qaʻridagi farishta 1992 Kim jinni? 1995 Bolajon Kid 2000 Tohir va Zuhra yangi talqin Tohir and Zuhra: A New Interpretation 2004 Muhabbat sinovlari 2 2004 Qalblar toʻlqini 2004 Sarvinoz Sarvinoz 2005 Nahotki, sen? 2007 Boʻrilar Wolves 2008 Oshiqlar Sweethearts 2011 Er bermoq - jon bermoq 2013 Ojiza 2015 Yolgʻon dunyo Imbalanced World

+ Music videos Year Song title Artist2007 "Bir kuning baxsh et"Nilufar Usmonova2017 "Нам нужна одна победа"Akbar ft. Shirin Mamatova

Discography Studio albums 1993: Alma Alma 1995: Jannona 1996: Binafscha 1999: Oqqan daryo oqaveradi 1999: Yulduz 2001: Buncha goʻzal bu hayot 2001: Oshiqlik 2002: Yoshligim, beboshligim 2003: Mendan meni so'rama 2003: О Любви 2004: Men oʻzimni topmasam 2005: Yondiraman, yonaman 2005: Ayol 2005: Биё, Жонам 2006: Faqat sabr tiladim 2007: Kerak boʻlsa jonim fido 2007: Oʻzbekiston — qanday bo'lsang shunday sevaman 2008: Inadim 2009: Dunya 2009: Sen ham asra, koʻzmunchogʻingman 2010: Tilimdan emas dilimdan 2010: Kible Benim Kalbimde 2011: Bir Şans Ver 2019: Men seni sevaman

Videography (1991) “Aylanma“ (1991) “Qizil olma” (2000) “Sevgilim“ (feat. Ruslan Sharipov) (2001) “Nozanin” (feat. Ruslan Sharipov) (2003) “Mendan meni soʻrama“ (2003) “Senga” (2004) “Qalb” (2004) “Men kimman ayt” (2004) “Oʻgʻil bola” (2005) “Biyo jonam biyo” (In Tajik) (2005) “Koʻrmasam boʻlmas” (2005) “Nadur” (feat. Akron Ibodullaev) (2005) “Sevaman seni” (feat. Davron Ergashev) (2006) “Bevafo yorim” (2006) “Iymon” (2006) “Jon me bari jon” (In Tajik) (2006) “Muhabbat” (2006) “Oh dilame” (In Tajik) (2006) “Sogʻinch” (2006) “Тик так” (In Russian) (2006) “Ангел мой” (In Russian) (2007) “Dadajon” (2007) “Oʻp - oʻp” (2007) “Oq kema” (2007) “Yana bahor” (2007) “Любовь моя” (feat. the band "Dostar") (In Russian) (2008) “Affet Allahim” (In Turkish) (2008) “Babacim” (In Turkish) (2008) “Öp” (In Turkish) (2008) “Salovat” (2008) “Shekilli” (2009) “Görmesem Olmaz” (feat Fatih Erkoç) (2009) “Yalan”ya (In Turkish) (2010) “Beni kovma kalbinden” (In Turkish) (2010) “Seni severdim" (In Turkish) (2010) “Yalvar guzel Allah`a” (In Turkish) (2010) “Yolvor goʻzal Allohga” (2011) “Aldadi” (feat. Atham Yuldashev) (2011) “Aynanayin” (2011) “Belli belli” (In Turkish) (2011) “Dunya” (In Turkish) (2011) “Ey yor” (In Tajik) (2011) “Koʻz yoshim oqar” (2018) "Yalli-yalli" (2019) "Taralli dalli"

(2022) "Muhabbat" (2022) "Yor biyo" (In Tajik, feat Malik) (2022) "Bu sevgi" (2022) "Tojiki medonet" (in Tajik, feat Malik) (2022) "Kel" (2022) "Bas" (in Tajik) (2023) "DA KUJO SHUMO" (in Uzbek and Tajik, feat Malik)

Awards

She has been the laureate of several international music competitions (Yurmala, 1989; Alma-Ata, 1991). She was awarded the title of "Dame of Eastern Songs" (2000, Turkey). She has performed on stage in Europe, Asia, America, and North Africa. She served as a two-term deputy in the Supreme Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan (1995-2000).

Honored "Artist of Uzbekistan" (1993) People's Artist of Uzbekistan (1995) "Qoraqalpog‘iston xalq artisti" ("People's Artist of Karakalpakstan") (2000) Order of Outstanding Merit (2005) "Shuhrat" medali ("Shuhrat" Medal) (2021) "El-yurt hurmati" ordeni (Order of "Respect of the Country"). Hormatly "Türkmenistanyň suratkeşi" (Honored "Artist of Turkmenistan")

References

External links

Yulduz Usmanova's Music on Tmhits.com