Customer Reviews

Alma Alma

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Yulduz Usmanova is incredible. This album inspired me to "do my homework" by listening to some folk and classical music from Uzbekistan. She has been faithful to that tradition, while at the same time creating powerful rock. ("Schoch va Gado" reminds me vividly of Grace Slick and the Jefferson Airplane circa 1968, though there couldn't be a connection.)

This is passionate music, but not gentle. "Tsche Mischod" might be a forlorn love ballad (wish I could understand the words!) but it radiates toughness, even fierceness. That quality is even more evident in fast-paced songs like "Jeli Jeli" or "Kisil Alma". Overall, a superb CD.

I listen to this cd nearly every day! And still have never gotten tired of it. It is very catching & every tune on the cd has a great "hook." It is heaped with passion and emotion. Highly recommend it! She is very unique--not really like anyone else--but great rock! WOW!

This was my first purchase from Uzbek diva Yulduz Usmanova, and I wasn't disappointed. Yulduz has an amazing voice which shines through on this album with catchy tunes like "Jeli-Jeli" or the poignant "Maida". Although all of the songs are in Uzbek, you need not understand it to experience this beautiful trip through the silk road. Yulduz's voice will appeal to anyone interested in ethnically flavored music/pop music.

Each time I listen to Alma Alma I am amazed at the richness and wonder of this collection of songs by Yulduz Usmanova. The vocal and instrumental skill of the singer and her co-performers are evident throughout the album, as they deliver a rich musical feast for us all to revel in.