Yulduz Usmanova - gained wide popularity while singing. A woman is honorably called a "prima donna" in Uzbekistan. The singer is known in most neighboring countries. The artist's records were sold in the USA, Europe, countries of near and far abroad.
The singer's discography includes about 100 albums in different languages. Yulduz Ibragimovna Usmanova is known not only for her solo work. She is a successful composer, poetess, producer and also an actress. The woman was recognized as the People's Artist of her native state, as well as the Honored Artist of neighboring Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
Family and childhood of the future singer Yulduz Usmanova
Yulduz Usmanova was born into a large family of ordinary workers in the Uzbek city of Margilan. It happened on December 12, 1963. The girl became 6 children. She has 4 brothers and 3 sisters in total. Parents worked all their lives at the silk factory.
From childhood, they taught their offspring to work. Despite the fact that the family was large, and the parents did not belong to the nobility, they lived well. My father additionally earned extra money, skillfully making wooden trestle beds. Yulduz grew up as a lively child, never let herself be offended, and also had an artistic nature.
Yulduz Usmanova: Passion for music
From childhood, the girl was attracted to music and creativity. No wonder she was called a "star" - this is how the name Yulduz is translated. The mother tried to teach her daughters the tricks of cooking and other useful things in life. Yulduz willingly absorbed information, but gravitated toward creativity.
She sang beautifully, which was noticed by others. The girl went to study at the House of Culture at the plant, where her parents worked. There she organized her ensemble of dutarists. After school, the girl entered the Pedagogical School with a degree in music.
A fateful acquaintance, studying at the conservatory
Young talent was often invited to sing at various events. At one of these impromptu concerts, the girl was noticed by Gavkhar Rakhimova, the blood sister of Tamara Khanum. The woman invited the vociferous Yulduz to go with her to Tashkent. The girl settled in her house. Gavkhar taught vocals to the young talent.
Here, at the suggestion of Gavkhar Rakhimova, Yulduz met Saodat Kabulova, who also helped her in her studies. Famous divas contributed to the young talent entering the conservatory in the capital of Uzbekistan. Yulduz Usmanova was successfully trained. First, she mastered vocals, and then playing the maqom.
Yulduz Usmanova: The beginning of a career
After graduating from the conservatory, the girl immediately began her professional career. Almost immediately, she recorded her debut album. The young singer tried to participate in various concerts and competitions, demonstrating her talent. Having taken 2nd place in the Voice of Asia, the singer got a chance to quickly become famous.
Yulduz Usmanova immediately recorded an album, the popularity of which went beyond the borders of her native country. The song "I wish you were here" for a long time held a high place in the charts in Europe. The singer released records for several years in a row, which became in demand in the Benelux countries. She actively toured in Europe, participated in festivals and competitions in different countries. The singer's repertoire includes more than 600 songs, and the discography includes more than a hundred albums.
Collaboration with other artists
During her career, Yulduz Usmanova sang with many performers. Viewers recognize duets with men as the most organic. Yulduz sang with Turks Yashar, Sertak Ortak, Kazakhs Ruslan Sharipov, Athambek Yuldashev. Of the female duets, the performances of the artist with her daughter are noted.
Political opposition to Yulduz Usmanova
Twice in her career, Yulduz was on the verge of open political conflict in her native country. The first incident happened in 1996. The singer has repeatedly inadvertently spoken out about the authorities in Uzbekistan. As the reason for the "disgrace" to the artist, an unspoken rivalry with the president's daughter is also called.
Gulnara Karimova failed to get the recognition of the audience who idolized Yulduz Usmanova. The woman had to move to Turkey. Events repeated themselves in 2008. The unspoken ban on Usmanova's activities in her native country was lifted only after the death of Islam Karimov.
Life in exile
Yulduz Usmanova could not imagine life without a stage. Therefore, when confrontation arose, she hurried to leave her homeland. After moving to Turkey, the singer began her life anew. She mastered a foreign language, adjusted to the work of show business.
Yulduz Usmanova gained popularity among the Turks. She also regularly went on tour to Tajikistan and other nearby countries. In Turkey, she records several albums and leads an active creative life.
Personal life of the artist Yulduz Usmanova
Yulduz Usmanova is the owner of an incredibly attractive oriental appearance. The artist has always had a lot of fans. She married early. The chosen one was the musician Ibragim Khakimov. In 1986, the couple had a daughter. Already at the age of 8, the girl, together with her mother, first goes on stage.
At the beginning of the new century, the singer had an out-of-wedlock relationship with entrepreneur Farhod Tulyaganov. In 2004, the artist had another wedding. Young Novzod Saidgaziev, who works as a lawyer, was chosen as the new chosen one. In 2006, the artist gets married again. The businessman Mansur Agaliyev, who acted as the producer of the singer, became the new spouse. Currently, Yulduz Usmanova has 5 grandchildren.
Singer's hobbies
Yulduz Usmanova has always been focused on her career. She devotes a lot of time to work, not only performs, but also writes music and lyrics. She takes good care of her appearance. The singer spends 2 hours a day doing sports.
Recently, the artist became interested in diving. Even in the life of Yulduz Usmanova there is a passion associated with her main activity. She designs her stage costumes. They become an expression of the inner world of the singer.
Creative and personal life in the present
Despite her impressive age, Yulduz Usmanova has a fresh appearance and an active lifestyle. She continues her concert and studio activities, develops new programs.
In 2018, the singer starred in commercials for the first time. It was a commercial representing juice. Previously, the artist spoke negatively about famous people who agree to this type of activity. Yulduz Usmanova declares that she is happily married and is not going to stop her creative activity.
