Mahavok is a legendary Estonian pop-rock and synth-pop band that first rose to prominence in the early 1980s. Originally formed under the name Spiraal, the group's name is an acronym derived from the original members' surnames (e.g., Karl Madis, Kalev Aas, Sven Himma, Raul Vaikmaa/Raul Arras, and Heini Vaikmaa). Led by guitarist and composer Heini Vaikmaa, the band made waves after winning the renowned television competition Kaks takti ette in 1981. Paired with the distinct vocals of lead singer Kare Kauks, Mahavok became a staple of Estonian and Soviet-era pop-rock, later heavily incorporating electronic synth-pop and new wave elements. Top Hits and Legacy:Mägede hääl (Voice of the Mountains): Arguably their most famous track, which won Kare Kauks first place at the Jurmala international singers contest in 1987.Lootus (Hope): A fan-favorite synth-pop track often associated with the hope for Estonian independence during the Soviet occupation.Usu ometi (Just Believe)Minna lihtsalt nii (To Just Go Like That) Awards and Active Status:Awards: Received the prestigious Contribution to Estonian Music award at the Estonian Music Awards in 2019.Current activity: The core trio of Heini Vaikmaa, Kalev Aas, and Raul Arras has been performing together for nearly 50 years. The band continues to make occasional live appearances and perform at special events. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.