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Mait Vaik (born August 22, 1969, in Tallinn) is an Estonian writer and musician, a member of Estonian Writers' Union since 2016.
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He has played bass guitar in several alternative rock bands, e.g. Vennaskond, Metro Luminal and Sõpruse Puiestee, while also providing those bands with lyrics. Several songs written to his words have achieved nationwide popularity. The Estonian Writers Online Dictionary describes his poetry as 'socially sensitive, serious and empathetic in its authorial stance'.
Awards:
2020: European Union Prize for Literature nomination
2015: Friedebert Tuglas short story prize for Puhtus (Purity)
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- MusicBrainz
- fed13451-a2d0-498e-9402-2f897780898b
- IPI
- 00250059594
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.