Yulduz Usmonova, an Uzbek singer and performer, was born in Margilan on December 12, 1963. She is renowned as a prominent figure in Uzbek and Karakalpak music scenes, honored as a People's Artist of Uzbekistanand Karakalpakstan (2000), and has also performed in Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan. Graduating from the Tashkent Conservatory in 1988, she founded her own ensemble and has been the lead vocalist sinceKnown for her powerful and emotional voice, Usmonova's artistry embodies versatility, passion, creativity, and a deep connection with her audience, making her a significant contributor to national pop music. Her compositions showcase a blend of musical and theatrical elements with profound emotional depth. She is the author of the majority of her songs, both lyrics, and music.