Moses Taiwa Molelekwa Discography
introduction, released recordings, compilations, unreleased recordings, Molelekwa on film, cover versions, tributes, bibliography
Molelekwa: Africa’s best since Fela?
This is a discography of the African jazz musician Moses Taiwa Molelekwa who died five years ago on 13th February 2001, aged 27.
Certainly Molelekwa was the most revered musician of his generation in South Africa. Arguably he will come to be remembered as Africa’s most innovative and influential jazz musician since Fela Kuti’s 1970’s heyday. Reasons for this assertion which are demonstrated in the discography below include:
· “Finding Oneself” Aged 21 and already five years into his career, Molelekwa became the youngest artist in the history of South Africa to make a solo jazz album. His CD “Finding One’s Self” went on to win the annual South African Music Awards (SAMA) in two categories: Best Traditional Jazz and Best Contemporary Jazz – an achievement unmatched by any artist before or since.
· “ Genes and Spirits” The discography shows that Molelekwa’s second solo CD, "Genes and Spirits," the last to be released during his lifetime, is easily the most sampled African jazz CD of the last ten years.
· Post “Genes and Spirits” recordings The discography for the last few years of Molelekwa’s life shows him leading African jazz musicianship to places that it had never been before. By 2001 recordings that involved Molelekwa had been nominated in SAMA categories not only for jazz but for Kwaito, Rap, R n B, etc. He was also involved in seminal House and drum n bass recordings as well as John Cage style prepared piano duets with the British classical pianist Joanna MacGregor. One of these duets was later short listed for the Panasonic Mercury Music Prize album of the year award 2002, which is the UK’s most prestigious music award.
· Unreleased material The discography shows that in addition to the previously unreleased material already made available such as the solo piano double CD "Darkness Pass," there is a wealth of unreleased material such as live recordings of compositions intended for Molelekwa’s third solo CD. Snippets of recordings from this period which are available such as the live version of “Ntate Molholo” on "Wa Mpona" suggest that Molelekwa’s last jazz group which featured younger stars such as saxophonist Moses Khumalo and drummer Sello Montwedi was his bes. In feedback to the publication of this discography, Robert Trunz of Melt Phase 2has cponfirmed that much of this unheard material is destined for release. He writes:
"2006 will see another live DVD of his launch concert of Genes and Spirits at the Africa house in London plus there are some live recordings and video tapes of his very last concert at Kippies in Joburg in 2001.
Negotiations have started to get live footage released with his young band of concerts at the North Sea Jazz Festivals in The Hague and Cape Town."(Robert Trunz, Melt Phase 2, February 2006)
Many thanks to Robert Trunz for giving his permission to publish this information on this site. For more information about the many fine Molelekwa releases on his label see www.melt.co.za
· Tributes Molelekwa’s mysterious death in 2001 inspired his peers to record an unprecedented number of musical tributes which mirror the extraordinary breadth and depth of his influence.
If anyone has any corrections or additions to the discography, please do not hesitate to contact me (nkonu@ntlworld.com). However please do not ask for copies of the music. Almost all the CDs and DVD’s detailed in the discography are still available from record stores or from specialist internet retailers such as www.oneworld.co.za. I do not have or have access to any unreleased material.
I hope that this discography will prove useful and lead to a greater appreciation of this wonderful music,
nkonu
UNTIMELY
Jennifer Ferguson
Johannesburg, South Africa: 1989
Jennifer Ferguson, (vcl); Jennifer Ferguson, Victor Masondo, Vuvi Pefile (choir); Bheji Khosa (g); Nico Carstens (p, accordion); Victor Masondo (b); Lloyd Martin (d, perc)
g. Where you gonna be, tomorrow? (words: Jennifer Ferguson, Christo
Leach; music: Jennifer Ferguson; arrangement: Jennifer
Ferguson, Victor Masondo, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa; rap: Bheki
Khosa) – 4:34
Note: Other titles without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues:
First issued by Tic Tic Bang, Johannesburg, South Africa in 1989 (catalogue
number and format unknown); reissued Tic Tic Bang, Johannesburg, South Africa
BANGCD 851 in 1999
Producer: Jennifer Ferguson; mixed by Lloyd Ross
Engineer: Dave Subcleve, Richard Mitchell
Notes: Jennifer Ferguson
IN AFRICAN EYES
René McLean
Johannesburg, South Africa: March and April 1992
René McLean (as); Hugh Masekela (flhrn); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Johnny Choncho (g); Bakhiti Khumalo (b); Ian Herman (d); Jon Hassan, Papa Kouyate (perc); Stella Khumalo, Faith Kekana, Doborah Fraser, Zamo Mbuto, Victor Ntoni (background vcl)
a. Africa Sondela (René McLean) - 5:11
Note: Other titles without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues:
Triloka 7195-2 (cd)
Producer: K.D. Kagel & René McLean. Executive Producer: K.D. Kagel
Engineer: Peter Thwaites
Notes: René McLean, K.D. Kagel.
Finding One's Self
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa: May 11–17 and 21-22 1994 except (i) Milestone Studios, Cape Town, South Africa
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Vusi Khumalo (d); Fana Zulu (b); Timothy Prince Lengoasa (flhrn); McCoy Mrubata (ts); Soyaphi Louis Mhlanga (g); Bassie Mahlasela Matlanyane (perc)
a. Nomkhosi (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6:18
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, M1 Korg); Vusi Khumalo (d); Fana Zulu (b); Bassie Mahlasela Matlanyane (perc)
b. Finding One's
Self
(Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6:29
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, M1 Korg); Vusi Khumalo (d); Fana Zulu (b); McCoy Mrubata (ss); Max Ngcobo (vcl)
c. Nobohle (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 9:00
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Lulu Gontsana (d); Sibusiso Victor Masondo (dbl bs);
Sipho Maboya (vcl)
d. Melancholy Thoughts (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 4:11
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Lulu Gontsana (d); Janji Mayo (b); Timothy Prince Lengoasa (tp); McCoy Mrubata (f); Vivian Thulani Majola (ss); Sydney “Ace” Mnisi (ts); Soyaphi Louis Mhlanga (g)
e. Kwalo (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 7:20
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, M1 Korg); Vusi Khumalo (d); Fana Zulu (b); McCoy Mrubata (as)
f. Mountain Shade (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 9:21
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Vusi Khumalo (d); Fana Zulu (b); Timothy Prince Lengoasa (flhrn); Vivian Thulani Majola (ts)
g. Ntate Moholo (Grandfather) (aka Ntatemoholo)
(Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 4:25
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p)
h. Marabi A Aremogolo (this cd cites Moses Taiwa Molelekwa as the composer but the record company’s website states that it was composed by Moses' grandfather in the 1940s.) – 2:40
i. Bo Molelekwa (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6:47
Issues: B & W Music, UK, BW 053 and South Africa BWCD 2 issued 1995; reissued in 2003 with a different cover MELT 2000, UK, BW 053 and South Africa, BWSA 053; (b) and (f) reissued in 2005 on African Cream Music, South Africa, ACM-CD033 titled SPOTLIGHT ON MOSES TAIWA MOLELEKWA
Samplers:
(g) on Sheer Sound, South Africa, SSPCD 008 titled
Jazz At The Bass Line; (a)
on Sheer Sound, South Africa, SSPCD 043 titled AFRICAN IVORIES and on
Sheer Sound, South Africa, NSJFCD001 titled NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2000-2004;
(f) on EMI, South Africa, CDEMCJ 5941 titled JAZZ GROOVES
Producer: Pops Mohamed and Moses Taiwa Molelekwa. Executive Producer:
Robert Trunz
Arranger: Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Engineer:
Peter Thwaites
Notes: anonymous.
In 1996 won two FNB music awards for the Best Traditional Jazz performance and Best Contemporary Jazz performance
OUTERNATIONAL MELTDOWN - FREE AT LAST
Various Artists
Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa: October, 1994
Fana Zulu (b); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); José Neto (g); Andrew Missingham (d); Airto Moreira (perc); Byron Wallen (tp); Themba Shaluza Max Mntambo (vcl)
a. Hungry on Arrival (Fana Zulu) – 7:41
Note: Other titles without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: B and W Music BW076, UK/South Africa; issued 1995. Also as part of three disc boxed set containing BW076, BW077 and BW078 titled OUTERNATIONAL MELTDOWN SOUTH AFRICA; (a) reissued in 2005 on MELT MUSIC PHASE 2, MZA 029, South Africa titled HUNGRY ON ARRIVAL
Samplers:
(a) on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW2149 titled AFRIKA MELTDOWN; on MELT2000,
UK/South Africa, BW087 titled MELT 2000: VOLUME 2 and on Melt Music Phase 2,
South Africa, MZADV001 as part of the DVD titled LIVE AT THE FIN DE SIECLE
FESTIVAL NANTES 1997
Producers: (a) produced by Fana Zulu, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa,
José Neto,
Andrew Missingham,
Airto Moreira,
Byron Wallen
and Themba Shaluza Max Mntambo; mixed by Airto Moreira assisted by Robert Trunz
at The Sound Design Studio, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Engineers: (a) Peter Thwaites (recording engineer); Geoff Gillette (mixing engineer)
Notes: Paul Bradshaw and Robert Trunz
Remixes: (a) Spring Heel Jack mix (remixed by Spring Heel Jack and engineered by Mack Geke, London, UK) on B and W music, UK BW080 (cd) and BWR080 (vinyl) titled MUSIC WITH NO NAME VOLUME ONE; issued 1996 and on Lacerba, UK CERBAD 04 titled LOST IN SPACE DRUM ‘N’ BASS PHASE 00:03 issued in 1997.
OUTERNATIONAL MELTDOWN - JAZZIN' UNIVERSALLY
Various Artists
Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa: October, 1994
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Fana Zulu (b); Airto Moreira (d); Valarie Naranjo (perc); Johnny Chonco (“electric guitar (traditional styled maskanda guitar)”);Barry Olsen (tbn); Byron Wallen (tp); Zim Ngqawana (harmonica); Themba Shaluza Max Mntambo (vcl); Mgxabhiso Kubheka (vcl)
a. Amagoduka (Migrant Workers) (Themba Shaluza Max Mntambo)
– 10:22
unidentified (possibly Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) (p, key); Faca Khulu (vcl); Themba Shaluza Max Mntambo (vcl); Lindiwe Ngwane (vcl); Tsidi Manye (vcl); Nonhlanhla Ngcobo (vcl); Sipho Gumede (b); Leonard Rachebane (ss); Mandla Masuku (as); Sithembiso Ntuli (ts); Byron Wallen (tp); Baba Mokoena (g); José Neto (g); Sibongiseni Shange (d); Mabi Thobejame (perc)
b. Phambili (Sipho Gumede and Jabu Nkosi) – 5:36
(the pianist/keyboard player is not identified but Paul Bradshaw’s sleeve notes refer to “Sipho Gumede… united with… Moses Moleleekwa.”)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p)
d. Bo Molelekwa (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6:12
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Fana Zulu (b); Andrew Missingham (d); Byron Wallen (tp) José Neto (g); Shaluza Max Mntambo (vcl); Valerie Naranjo (perc); unidentified perhaps Barry Olsen (tbn); unidentified, prob. Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key)
e. Dance To Africa (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6:51
unidentified (possibly Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) (key/organ; Sipho Gumede (b); Leonard Rachebane (ss); Mandla Masuku (as); Sithembiso Ntuli (ts); Byron Wallen (tp); Baba Mokoena (g); José Neto (g); Sibongiseni Shange (d); Mabi Thobejame (perc)
f. Nikiwe (Sipho Gumede) – 7:42
(the cd lists the same vocalists as for track (b) but this track is in fact an instrumental; also see note about track (b) re Molelekwa.)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Fana Zulu (b); Andrew Missingham (d); Byron Wallen (tp) José Neto (g); Shaluza Max Mntambo (vcl); Airto Moreira (perc); Mia Kera (vcl)
g. Nobohle (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 8:09
Note: (c) does not feature Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: B and W Music BW078, UK/South Africa; issued 1995. Also as part of three disc boxed set containing BW076, BW077 and BW078 titled OUTERNATIONAL MELTDOWN SOUTH AFRICA; (a), (d),(f) and (g) reissued in 2005 on MELT MUSIC PHASE 2, MZA 029, South Africa titled HUNGRY ON ARRIVAL
Samplers: (a) on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW2142 titled JAZZIN' & JIVIN'
Producers: (a) and (g): Pops Mohamed; (b) and (f): Sipho Gumede; (d) Pops Mohamed and Moses Taiwa Molelekwa; (e) Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and José Neto. All tracks mixed by Airto Moreira assisted by Robert Trunz at The Sound Design Studio, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Engineers: Peter Thwaites (recording engineer); Geoff Gillette (mixing engineer) except (b) Chris Lewis (mixing engineer)
Notes: Paul Bradshaw and Robert Trunz
Remixes: (e) appears to be remixed with overdubs and additional production on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW079 and BWSA079 titled GENES AND SPIRITS
BARUNGWA - THE MESSENGERS
Themba Shaluza Max Mntambo, Chris Bowden, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Mxolise
'Dave' Mayekana, Andrew Missingham, Ike Leo
Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa (January 1995) and Milo Studio, London, UK (1995)
Themba Shaluza Max Mntambo (vcl); Chris Bowden (sax); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, key); Mxolise 'Dave' Mayekana (g, vcl); Andrew Missingham (d and MPC3000); Ike Leo (dbl bs)
With: Gabriel Mabe Thobjane (perc); Richard Ajileye (perc); Simpiwe Matole (marimbas, perc); Pops Mohammed (mbira, digereedoo); Khanyo Maphumulo (vcl); Khuliliwe Sithole (vcl); Gugwana Dlamini (vcl); Thandi Sikhutshwa (vcl); Wendy Mseleku (vcl); Nozipho Nguse (vcl); Faca Khulu (vcl), Mgxabhiso (vcl); McCoy Mrubata (ts, fl); Prince Lengoasa (tp); Bheki Mbatha (tbn); Mick Foster (baritone); Ian Price (ts); Andy Rogers (tbn); Neil Yates (tp); Peter Martin (g, b); Jeremy Shaw (g)
a. Aboncono (Barungwa) – 4:33
b. Capitalisimo (Barungwa) – 5:54
c. Vuyiso (Barungwa) – 4:44
d. Abangoma (aka Vugani) (Barungwa) – 6:47
e. Tutu (Marcus Miller) – 4:31
f. Ba Naba Afrika (Barungwa and Simpiwe Matole) – 5:25
g. My Dali (Siyazi Zulu) – 3:11
h. Biko’s Dream (This cd states that this composition is by Barungwa
but on MZA005 Moses Taiwa Molelekwa is cited as sole composer) – 6:15
i. Siyahamba (Barungwa) – 6:12
j. Singalone (aka Sing Along) (this cd cites Barungwa as composers
but BWSA2281 sites lyrics by Shaluza Max Mntambo, music by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Chris Bowden, Mxolise “Dave” Mayenkana, Andrew Missingham, Shaluza Max Mntambo) – 5:37
(a different version of this composition was released only in South Africa on Barungwa the Messengers BWSA070 – green cover and later included on BWSA2281 titled WA MPONA and on African Cream Music, South Africa, ACM-CD033 titled SPOTLIGHT ON MOSES TAIWA MOLELEKWA)
k. Mawethu (Barungwa) – 4:18
l. Ba Naba Africa (Return) (Barungwa and Simpiwe Matole) – 4:51
NOTE: The CD is confusing about the membership of Barungwa. The list of members on the cover excludes Ike Leo and the list of composers omits Ike Leo and Moses Taiwa Molelekwa. The notes by Andrew Missingham, who produced the cd and was definitely a member of Barungwa, state that both Leo and Molelekwa were members and that all six members were songwriters and this is presumably correct. Note also that vocalist Themba Max Mntambo is now known as Shaluza Max.
Issues: B and W Music BWCD 3, South Africa; BW070, MELT2000, UK (note that the UK issue has a different running order; omitting tracks (d), (j) and (k) and includes an additional opening track entitled “Welcome” – 5:39)
BWSA070, MELT2000, South Africa issued 1996
Samplers:
(a) on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW2142 titled JAZZIN' & JIVIN'; (e) on
MELT2000, UK/South Africa MZA009 titled ESSENTIAL JAZZ; (b) on Sheer Sound,
South Africa, SLCD 092 titled THE BEST OF SHALUZA MAX; (b), (c) and (e)on
African Cream Music, South Africa, ACM-CD033 titled SPOTLIGHT ON MOSES TAIWA
MOLELEKWA
Producer: Andrew Missingham (also mixed by Andrew Missingham)
Engineers: Peter Thwaites (recording engineer); Richard Edwards (mix engineer except (b) and (l)); Mike Nielsen (mix engineer (b)); Jono Podmore (mix engineer (l); Sie Medway-Smith (assistant mix engineer)
Notes: Andrew Missingham
Remixes:
(d) DJ Smash Mix (remix and additional production, New York, USA) on B and W
Music BW080 (cd) and BWR080 (vinyl), UK, titled MUSIC WITH NO NAME VOLUME ONE;
issued 1996 and same remix of (d) re-titled Vugani reissued on MELT2000,
UK/South Africa, BW085 titled MELT2000 VOLUME 1;
UBUNTU HUMANITY
Sipho Gumede
M1S ABC Studios, Durban, South Africa and Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South
Africa; 1995
Sipho Gumede (b); Barney Bophela (p, snth); Kenny Mathaba (g); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Jetro Shasha (d, shakers, timbales); John Hassan (d, shakers, timbales); Mabi Thobjane (congas); Prince Lengoasa (tp); Teaspoon Ndelu (as); Vivian Majola (ts); Bheki Mbatha (tbn)
a. Don’t Mess With Me (Sipho Gumede) – 4:26
Sipho Gumede (b); Bongani Nkwanyana (second bass)Barney Bophela (key, snth solo); Jerry Ngcobo (key); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (synth); Wake Mahlobo (d); Mabi Thobjane (congas, toys)
b. Tugela River (Sipho Gumede) – 5:33
Sipho Gumede (b); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Jetro Shasha (d); Romeo Avelino (“toys and sounds”); Mabi Thobjane (congas); Prince Lengoasa (tp); Teaspoon Ndelu (as); Vivian Majola (ts); Bheki Mbatha (tbn)
f. Mika (Sipho Gumede) – 5:04
Sipho Gumede (b); Max Ngcobo (lead vcl); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Themba Mkhize (strings); Jetro Shasha (d); Mabi Thobjane (congas, african drums); Prince Lengoasa (tp); Teaspoon Ndelu (as); Vivian Majola (ts); Bheki Mbatha (tbn); Beulah Hashe, Phumzile Ntuli, Tu Nokwe (backing vcl)
j. Hammersdale (Sipho Gumede) – 5:45
Note: Other titles without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: B and W Music BWCD 4 and BW084, UK/South Africa; issued 1996; (b) and (j) reissued in 205 on African Cream Music, South Africa ACM-CD035 titled SPOTLIGHT ON SIPHO GUMEDE
Samplers: (b) on MELT2000, UK/South Africa MZA009 titled ESSENTIAL JAZZ
Producer: Sipho Gumede. Executive Producer: Robert Trunz
Engineers: Peter Thwaites (recording engineer); Chris Lewis and Robert Trunz (mixing engineers, Brownill Farm, Sussex, UK)
1997 saw Sipho nominated at the 3RD Annual FNB South African Music Awards in three categories - Best Producer, Best Contemporary Jazz Album, Best Contemporary Album- Other Languages
EKAYA
Gito Baloi
Gemini Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa, March 1995
Gito Baloi (b, vcl); Gaston Goliath (d); John Hassan (perc); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p)
a. Mpfumo Samba (Gito Baloi) – 5:40
c. 5/4 Groove (Gito Baloi) – 5:36
Gito Baloi (b, vcl); Vusi Khumalo (d); John Hassan (perc); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Johnny Choncho (g); Scorpion Madondo (sax, fl); Busi Mhlongo (backing vcl)
b. Ekaya (Gito Baloi) – 4:51
Gito Baloi (b); Gaston Goliath (d); John Hassan (perc); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Dave Reynolds (steel pan)
g. Caribbean Fusion (Gito Baloi) – 4:44
Gito Baloi (b, vcl); Busi Mhlongo (backing vcl); Vusi Khumalo (d); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Johnny Choncho (g); John Hassan (perc); Vaughan Tromp (saxes)
h. Ifikile Inkululeko (Gito Baloi) – 3:22
Gito Baloi (b, vcl); Busi Mhlongo (backing vcl); John Hassan (perc); Scorpion Madondo (as); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Vusi Khumalo (d); Saskia Juhasz (violin)
i. Ampvula ya Vuyo (Gito Baloi) – 5:41
Gito Baloi (b, vcl); Johnny Choncho (g); John Hassan (perc); Busi Mhlongo (backing vcl): Vusi Khumalo (d); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p)
k. Kuluma Nami (Gito Baloi) – 4:07
Note: Other titles without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: Sheer Sound, Gauteng, South Africa SSCD 008 issued 1995; reissued in 2003 as part of a two cd set titled TWO IN ONE – EKAYA & NA KU RANDZA together with Gito Baloi’s Na Ku Randza, Sheer Sound, Gauteng, South Africa SLCD 042; (a), (h) and (j) reissued in 2004 on Sheer sound, Gauteng, South Africa SLCD071 titled REMEBERING: THE BEST OF GITO BALOI
Samplers: (a) on Sheer Sound, Gauteng, South Africa SSPCD 011 titled EVERGREEN AND JAZZ; (g) on Sheer Sound, Gauteng, South Africa SSPCD 003 titled SHEER JAZZ; (i) on Sheer Sound, Gauteng, South Africa SSPCD 010 titled AFRICAN JAZZ MEN - VOL 2
Producer: Gito Baloi; Executive Producer: Damon Forbes; Mixed by: Chris Manolitsis & Gito Baloi
Engineer: Chris Manolitsis
ANCIENT EVENINGS
Sibongile Khumalo
Rhino Recording Studios, South Africa, 1996
Sibongile Khumalo (lead vcl); Khanyo Maphumulo, Phumzile Ntuli, Wendy Mseleku, Tu Nokwe, Wings Segale, Bongani Masuku, Marilyn Nokwe, Suthkazi Arosi, Vicky Vilakazi, Magaret Motsoge, Innocent Modiba, Mthunzi Namba, Lindelani Mkhize (backing vcl); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Themba Mkhize (key); Johnny Chonco (g); Fana Zulu, Mandla Zikalala (b); Vusi Khumalo (d); Basie Mahlasela, Godfrey Mgcina (perc); Khaya Mahlangu (ss, fl, ts);
plus: on tracks (a), (c), (e), (f)Themba Mkhize (programming); on track (c) Mthunzi Namba (programming); on track (i) Khentse Mphahlwa (programming); on track (f) Johnny Chonco (opening chant) and Mthunzi Namba, Lindelani Mkhize, Themba Mkhize (male chorus)
a. Untold Story (Motsumi Makhene) – 6:23
b. Ngibizwe (Mthunzi Namba) – 3:15
c. Little Girl (Mthunzi Namba, Sibongile Khumalo) – 4:31
d. U Ea Kae (M. Masonga, J.S.M. Khumalo, J.P. Mohapeloa) – 5:32
e. Thula Mama (composer unidentified; Arr. by Sibongile Khumalo with
additional music by Mthunzi Namba) – 4:04
f. Amathonga (Themba Mkhize) – 4:33
g. Sabela (Motsumi Makhene, Sibongile Khumalo) – 5 :07
h. Mountain Shade (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Sibongile Khumalo)
– 5:16
i. Shango (Motsumi Makhene, Avashoni Mainganye based on a theme
by John McLaughin) – 5:20
j. Isoka Lam (Mthunzi Namba) – 3:09
Issues: Colombia, South Africa, CDCOL 8001 P; issued 1996.
Samplers: (a) on Sony Music, South Africa, CDSM 066 titled HELLO AFRICA; (g) on Sheer Sound, South Africa, SLCD 033 titled TUTU, THE MAN & HIS PHIOSOPHY
Producers: confusingly the sleeve lists different producers for the whole CD and for each track. The producers listed for the whole CD are: Themba Mkhize, Mthunzi Namba and Motsumi Makhene (producers); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Sipho Mabuse (co-producers); Sibongile Khumalo, Themba Mkhize and Lindelani Mkhize (executive producers). The producers listed for each track are:
(a) Motsumi Makhene, Themba Mkhize (producers); Sipho Mabuse (co-producer); Sibongile Khumalo, Sipho Mabuse (vocal arrangement)
(b) Mthunzi Namba (producer)
(c) Mthunzi Namba (producer); Sipho Mabuse (co-producer)
(d) Motsumi Makhene, Themba Mkhize (producers); Sipho Mabuse (co-producer); Sibongile Khumalo (arranger)
(e) Mthunzi Namba, Sibongile Khumalo (producers)
(f) Themba Mkhize (producer)
(g) Motsumi Makhene, Themba Mkhize (producers)
(h) Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Themba Mkhize (producers)
(i) Motsumi Makhene(producer)
(j) Mthunzi Namba (producer)
Engineers: Richard Mitchel, Khentse Mphahlwa (engineers); Neelan (assistant engineer)
At the Third Annual FNB South African Music Awards, 1997 this CD won the Best
Female Vocal Award and Best Adult Contemporary Award-Language. The song
Untold Story composed by Motsumi Makhene won the Song of the Year Award.
MANDELA AND DE KLERK
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Tree House Studio,Orchards, Gauteng, South Africa, 1996
Cedric Sampson (d, perc, key, African drums, drum prog; Kelly Petlane (pennywhistles); Marc Rantseli, Alex Santeli (lead vcl); Gauteng ATeam (choir); Laurence Marshiza (g); Fana Zulu (b); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key, marimba)
b. Mandela: Symbol to the World (Vocal) (Cedric Gradus-Samson) – 3:04
p. Mandela: Symbol to the World (Instrumental) (Cedric Gradus-Samson) – 3:02
Note: Other titles without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issue: Showtime Records, USAR2 72766; issued 1997. Also issued as part of the film sountrack of the TV movie released in the USA on DVD and VHS Directed by Joseph Sargent; starring Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine
Producer:Cedric Gradus-Samson; Supervising Pproducer:Spencer Proffer
Arranger: Cedric Gradus-Samson
Engineer: Fernando Perdigao
Notes:
Cedric Gradus-Samson, Spencer Proffer,Cedric Scott
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM
Vusi Khumalo
Realworld Studios, Bath, UK; November – December 1996