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Village
Muda, Estonia Location in Estonia
Country	Estonia
County	Hiiu County
Parish	Hiiumaa Parish
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

Muda is a small village located in Hiiumaa Parish, which is part of Hiiu County in northwestern Estonia. It is a quiet place, typical of many Estonian villages. Muda is known for being the birthplace of some famous musicians.

Notable People from Muda

Muda village is special because it was home to two well-known Estonian bagpipe players. These musicians helped keep traditional Estonian music alive.

Juhan Maaker: A Bagpipe Master

Juhan Maaker was born in Muda in 1845. He became a very skilled bagpipe player. Juhan played the bagpipes for many years. He was an important part of the local music scene. He lived until 1930, sharing his music for a long time.

Aleksander Maaker: Carrying on the Tradition

Aleksander Maaker was born in Muda in 1890. He was also a talented bagpipe player. Aleksander followed in Juhan's footsteps. He continued the musical traditions of the village. He passed away in 1968. Both Maakers helped preserve Estonian folk music.

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