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 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 1990s.
· 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 that the futiure 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 ( africanjazzinfo@yahoo.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.
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
Vusi Khumalo (d); Lawrence Mashiza (g); Themba Mkhize (organ, programming); Fana Zulu (b); Khaya Mahlangu (ts); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Noel Langley (lead tp); James McMillan (2nd tp); Basilio Bernardo Maquez Richards (tp); Dave Bitelli (baritone sax); Jose Miguel Melendez Alarcón (congas, timbales); Shaluza Max Mntambo ( lead vcl, backing vcl); Khanyisile Maphumulo (backing vcl)
c. Scamtho (Vusi Khumalo) - 5:13
Vusi Khumalo (d); Lawrence Mashiza (g); Themba Mkhize (p, key); Fana Zulu (b); Khaya Mahlangu (ts); Byron Wallen (tp); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key); Jose Miguel Melendez Alarcón (congas)
e. Stop the Killing part 2 (Vusi Khumalo) - 4:12
Vusi Khumalo (d); Lawrence Mashiza (g); Themba Mkhize (key, programming); Fana Zulu (b); Khaya Mahlangu (ts); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Mark Anthoni (lead vcl); Elizabeth Troy (lead vcl); Shaluza Max Mntambo (backing vcl); Khanyisile Maphumulo (backing vcl)
f. Follow Your Dream (Vusi Khumalo) - 5:09
Vusi Khumalo (d); Lawrence Mashiza (g); Themba Mkhize (key, programming); Fana Zulu (b); Khaya Mahlangu (ts); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key)
j. Song for the Gurus (Vusi Khumalo) -4:58
Note: Other titles without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: MELT2000, BW093, UK/South Africa; issued 1997.
Samplers:
(c) on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW2142 titled JAZZIN' & JIVIN' ; (f) on
MELT2000, UK/South Africa MZA009 titled ESSENTIAL JAZZ; (j) on Sheer Sound,
South Africa, SSPCD 008 titled Jazz
At The Bass Line
Producer: Russell Herman. Executive Producer: Robert Trunz
Arrangements: Vusi Khumalo and Themba Mkhize except (e) which has horn arrangement by Vusi Khumalo
Engineers: Mark Chamberlain (engineer); Russell Kearney (assistant recording engineer); Simon Bunwell (assistant mixing engineer)
Notes: Vusi Khumalo in conversation with Tebego Alexander
ECHOES FROM THE PAST
Jimmy Dludlu
CSR Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1997
Jimmy Dludlu (g); Fana Zulu (b); Vusi Khumalo (d); John Hassan (perc); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Zim Ngqawana (ss); Bruce Cassidy (EVI); Gugu Dlamini, Khanyo Maphumulo, Wendy Mseleku (backing vcl)
d. Nolwazi (Jimmy Dludlu) – 4:43
Note: Other titles without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: Polygram, South Africa CDRBL 253; issued 1997.
Samplers:
(d) on Sheer Sound, South Africa, SSPCD 008 titled Jazz
At The Bass Line
Producer: Jimmy Dludlu; Co-producer: Mark Goliath; mixed by Themba Mkhize,
Jasper Williams
Engineer: Jasper Williams
Winner of two 1998 FNB SAMA Awards for Best Newcomer and Best Contemporary Jazz Album
Moses
Taiwa Molelekwa
SABC M1 Studio, Johannesburg, South Africa, circa1996 to 1997
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (Steinway Grand Piano)
Disk 1
a. Darkness Pass 1 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -12:10
b. Darkness Pass 2 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -10:26
c. Darkness Pass 3 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -9:52
d. Darkness Pass 4 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -18:40
e. Darkness Pass 5 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -3:37
Disk 2
f. Darkness Pass 6 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -26:44
g. Darkness Pass 7 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -8:19
h. Darkness Pass 8 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -10:03
i. Darkness Pass 9 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) - 3:19
j. Darkness Pass 10 (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -15:12
Issues: MELT MUSIC PHASE 2 CC, South Africa, MZA009/2, August 2004; (a) reissued in 2005 on Melt Music Phase 2, South Africa, MZADV001 as part of the DVD also titled LIVE AT THE FIN DE SIECLE FESTIVAL NANTES 1997
Engineer: Peter Thwaites. Mastered by Chris Lewis, London, UK; Executive Producer: Robert Trunz; Compiled by Jerry Monk Molelekwa and Chris Lewis
Notes: Jerry Monk Molelekwa
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Rhino
Studios, Bophuthatswana, South Africa; Downtown Studios, Gauteng, South Africa;
The Garden, London, UK; Real World; Bath; UK; Brownhill Farm, West Sussex, UK;
Livingstone Studios, London, UK: 1996 – 97 execept (i): Downtown Studios,
Johannesburg, South Africa ,1994 plus additional recording 1996/7 as above
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, background vcl); Faith Kekana (lead vcl); John Hassan (perc); Frances Reardon (bass clarinet); Geoff Gascgoyne (dbl bs); Andrew Missingham (background vcl); unidentified, prob. Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key)
(note: the first issue of same recording of this track on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW085 titled MELT2000 VOLUME 1 the sleeve notes included the following additional personnel and instruments – Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key); Andrew Missigham (drum programming); Mzwandile Qoytoi, Dizu Platjies, Simpiwe Matole (additional vcl))
a. Tsala (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 4 :56
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (Ravioli piano, Fender Rhodes, key); John Hassan (perc); Andrew Missingham (drum programming)
b. Spirits Of Tembisa (this cd cites Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and
Andrew Missingham as composers but other issues omit
Missingham) – 4 :59
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, key); Fana Zulu (b); Vusi Khumalo (d); Jose Miguel Melendez (perc); Khaya Mahlangu (ss); Lawrence Mashiza (g); Dennis Rollins (tbn); Rowland Sutherland (f); unidentified, prob. Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (vcl.)
c. Down Rockey Street (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 8:30
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, Fender Rhodes, key); Bassie Mahlasela (perc); Frances Reardon (cl); Geoff Gascgoyne (dbl bs)
d. Itumeleng (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 5:41
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Flora Purim (vcl); Fana Zulu (b); Vusi Khumalo (d); Jose Miguel Melendez (perc); Khaya Mahlangu (ss); Lawrence Mashiza (g solo); unidentified prob. Dennis Rollins (tbn)
e. Sogra (Mmatswale/Mamazala) (aka Matswale)
(Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6 :36
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, key); Jantshi Mayo (b); Kwazi Shange (d); Tlale Mokhene (djembe)
f. Genes & Spirits (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 4:21
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, org, kalimba, vcl); Mark Anthony (angelic vcl); Lungwiwa Plaatjies (soprano vcl); Faith Kekana (alto vcl); Julie (tenor vcl); Kwazi Shange (d); Jantshi Mayo (b); John Hassan (perc); Lawrence Mashiza (g)
g. Kwaze Kwangcono (aka A Happier Year) (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa)
– 6:01
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, vcl); Brice Wassy (d, additional vcl); Hilaire Penda (b)
h. Rapela (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 5.59
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); Fana Zulu (b); Brice Wassy (d); Byron Wallen (tp solo) José Neto (g); Shaluza Max Mntambo (vcl); Zim Ngqawana (fl); Valerie Naranjo (perc); unidentified perhaps Barry Olsen (tbn); unidentified, prob. Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key)
i. Dance To Africa (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 5.17
Chuco Valdes (p first solo); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p second solo); unidentified prob. Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (vcl, key); unidentified prob. Jose Miguel Melendez Alarcon (perc)
j. Ntatemoholo (aka Ntate Moholo (Grandfather))
(Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 4:37
CD also contains video clips and information about Moses Taiwa Molelekwa which is read from the CD-Rom drive of a computer; designed by Mark Allin (file created 28/10/97). This includes a different version of different version of (f).
Issues: (a) first issued on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW085 titled MELT2000 VOLUME 1 in 1997; (g) first issued as A HAPPIER YEAR on Sheer Sound, South Africa SSPCD 006 titled AFRICAN JAZZ MEN; MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW079 and BWSA079 issued 1998; reissued in 2000 and 2003. (b), (c) and (f) were also issued as a cd single on MELT2000 in the UK and USA, BW079P in 2000; (a), (b), (c), (f) and (i) also reissued in 2005 on African Cream Music, South Africa, ACM-CD033 titled SPOTLIGHT ON MOSES TAIWA MOLELEKWA; (b) also reissued in 2005 on Melt Music Phase 2, South Africa, MZADV001 as part of the DVD titled LIVE AT THE FIN DE SIECLE FESTIVAL NANTES 1997
Samplers:
(a) on; on National Geographic CD titled DESTINATION: AFRICA - CONTEMPORARY
MUSIC OF AN ANCIENT LAND and on MELT2000,UK/South Africa BW2144 titled GLOBAL
VIBES; (b) on MELT2000, UK/South Africa BW2149 titled AFRIKA MELTDOWN and on
Madiba Music DVD ADVD02 0007 titled JAZZ; (c) on African Cream, South Africa
ACM-CD010 titled AFRIBEAT COMPILATION; on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW2142
titled JAZZIN' & JIVIN' and on Sheer Sound, South Africa SSPCD 051 titled
OPPIKOPPI- 10 – JAZZ; (d) on BMG South Africa CD titled GIANT STEPS; (f)
on World Music Network, UK, RGNET1045CD titled ROUGH GUIDE TO SOUTH AFRICAN
JAZZ; on Sheer Sound, South Africa, SSPCD 038 titled JAZZ AT THE BASSLINE -
VOL.2 and on MELT2000, UK/South Africa MZA009 titled ESSENTIAL JAZZ; (i) on
Sheer Sound, South Africa, SLCD 092 titled THE BEST OF SHALUZA MAX
Producer: Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Andrew Missingham except (h) Moses
Taiwa Molelekwa and Brice Wassy and (i) Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and José
Neto.
Executive Producer: Robert Trunz
Arranger: Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Engineer:
Richard Mitchell; Jasper; Richard Edwards; Peter Hoffman; Mark Braithwaite;
Russell Kearney; Chris Lewis assisted by Neelam; Sie Medway-Smith; Derek
Fischer; Simon Burwell except (i) Peter Thwaites
Notes: Gwen Ansell
Remixes: (b) Mama City Remix on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BWSA2281, titled WA MPONA; (b) or (f) Ashley Beedle Deep Space Breeze remix on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW2149 titled AFRIKA MELTDOWN and on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BWSA2281, titled WA MPONA (note: bizarrely this remix is referred to as “Genes and Spirits” on BW2149 and as “Spirits of Tembisa” on BWSA2281; the music itself throws no light on the issue – it does not sound remotely like either of the original tracks)
Winner SAMA 1999 Best Contemporary Jazz Album; also nominated for SAMA 1999 Best Male Artist and Best Producer
LIVE AT THE FIN DE SIÈCLE FESTIVAL, NANTES 1997
Moses
Taiwa Molelekwa
Fin de Siecle Festival,Tour a Plomb, Nantes, France; Wednesday 22nd October 1997
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, vcl, key); Khaya Mahlangu (sax,fl); Sello Montwedi
(d); Fana Zulu (b)
a. Biko's Dream (this cd cites Moses Taiwa Molelekwa as sole
composer. The original issue of this composition (BWCD 3) stated that it was by “Barungwa (Mayenkana, Bowden, Missingham, Mntambo)” For more details see entry for Barungwa – The Messengers) -11:20
b. Matswale (aka Sogra (Mmatswale/Mamazala))
(Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 9:58
c. Mountain Shade (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) -13:07
d. Dance to Africa (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6:45
e. Ntatemoholo (aka Ntate Moholo (Grandfather))
(Moses
Taiwa Molelekwa) – 12:58
f. Spirits of Tembisa (this cd cites Moses Taiwa Molelekwa as sole
composer. The original issue of this composition (BW079) stated that it was by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and AndrewMissingham)
- 8:04
Issues: MELT2000, UK/South Africa, MZA005, 2003; (a), (b), (c) and (e) reissued in 2005 on Melt Music Phase 2, South Africa, MZADV001 as part of the DVD also titled LIVE AT THE FIN DE SIECLE FESTIVAL NANTES 1997
Producer/ Engineer: recorded live by Jan De Groot assisted by Richard Edwards. Mixed and mastered by Chris Lewis, Brownhill Farm, Sussex, UK
Arranger: Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Notes: Robert Trunz
GUZ 2001
TKZee Familly
The Guz Kitchen, Johannesburg South Africa with additional recording and programming at Audio Lab and CSR Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1999
Guezin Wamampela (aka Dr Mageu) (vcl); Zwai Bala (programming and instrumentation), Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (programming); Kutlwano Masote, Elizabeth Rennie, Minas Berberyan, Erna Berberyan (string section, arranged by Zwai Bala)
a. Fellakae (aka Fella Kae) (lyrics: M I Ntshebele, T Tshabalala; music
Zwai Bala, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) - 5:06
TKZee Family (Tokollo (aka Magesh), Kabelo (aka Bouga Luv), Zwai Bala, Guezin Wamampela (aka Dr Mageu) (vcl); Zwai Bala (aka Ló), Loyiso, Gwyza, S’bu (aka 2shot) (vcl); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key, synth, programming); Zwai Bala (programming and instrumentation); Kutlwano Masote, Elizabeth Rennie, Minas Berberyan, Erna Berberyan (string section, arranged by Zwai Bala)
f. It’s My Party (TKZee Family, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6:10
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key, synth, programming); Zwai Bala (programming and instrumentation); Kutlwano Masote, Elizabeth Rennie, Minas Berberyan, Erna Berberyan (string section, arranged by Zwai Bala)
k. It’s My Party (Instrumental) (TKZee Family, Moses Taiwa
Molelekwa) – 6:10
Note: Other titles are listed as being without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa but there is piano on several tracks (eg (d), (e), (h) and (i)) which is reminiscent of Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and some reviewers believed these contributions to be his. Zwai Bala is a talented keyboard player and it is not inconceivable that he played these piano parts; but it would have been strange to use Zwai Bala if Moses Taiwa Molelekwa was available. The horn section from Moses Taiwa Molelekwa’s band including Moses Khumalo (sax) and Mokani Senkhane (tbn) is also featured for example on (g) and (h). Moses Taiwa Molelekwa was described by TKZee Family in the sleeve notes as “our brother, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, our underground syndicate” which may also suggest that he was more involved in these recording session than the sleeve notes indicate. Certainly when TKZee performed live during this period Moses Taiwa Molelekwa was the featured pianist. On balance it appears quite likely that Moses Taiwa Molelekwa did play a bigger role in these tracks than the sleeve notes indicate. Perhaps this could not be disclosed for contractual reasons: on this CD he “appears courtesy of MELT 2000,” but on subsequent recordings made in 2000 by Kabelo, Tokollo, Zwai Bala and Dr Mageu, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa openly played a bigger role and there is no mention of MELT 2000. From some point during 2000 it therefore appears that Moses Taiwa Molelekwa had no record contract. Two Sony cds released in 2000 appear to corroborate this. On Sibongile Khumalo’s “Immortal Secrets” Molelekwa appeared “courtesy of MELT 2000” whilst on Brothers of Peace “Project A” released later in the year there is no mention of MELT 2000 or any other record contract.
Finally note that several of the tracks from the “GUZ 2001” session were later issed as singles/EPs by BMG Records, South Africa with other tracks which may or may not have been recorded at the same sessions. These are TKZee Family’s single IZINJA ZAM INA DI JUNGLE (CDHOLAS708); Loyiso’s EP LOYISO (CDBALA100) and S’bu’s EP INJA YANGASESE (CDHOLAS (EP) 705).
Issues: BMG Records/TKZee Recordz, South Africa CDHOLA(LSP)7 issued 1999; track (a) reissued in 2000 on BMG/HOLA Records, South Africa CDHOLAS(EP)704 an untitled EP by Dr Mageu (aka Guezin Wamampela); on BMG/HOLA Records, South Africa CDHOLA9 titled NO RETREAT NO SURRENDER by Dr Mageu and in 2004 on BMG/HOLA Records, South Africa CDHOLA2004 titled GUZ HITS
Samplers: (a) on BMG Records, South Africa CDBRU2003 titled TUMBA - BIG BROTHER AFRICA 2003
Producers:
producers track (a): TKZee (Tokollo, Kabelo, Zwai Bala); producers tracks (f)
and (k) TKZee and Moses Taiwa Molelekwa; Executive Producers: Sipho Setu Dlamini
& The Karp (all tracks) ; mixed by TKZee and Christopher Tuck (all tracks)
Engineers: Sam Wingate, Andrew Stansfield (Audio Lab); Crichton Goodwill
(CSR)
Nominated for SAMA 2000 Best Duo or Group category as well as the Best Kwaito Album (GUZ 2001); single IZINJA ZAM INA DI JUNGLE went on to win best Kwaito single in 2001 (CDHOLAS708)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
A collection of previously unreleased material recorded at various studios and live concerts in South Africa, The Netherlands and the UK, recorded 1994 – 1999 (except (b) previously released in South Africa on Barungwa the Messengers BWSA070 – green cover)); and (i) previously released in the UK on Afrika Meltdown BW2149). See each track for details.
Chuco Valdes (p first solo); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p second solo, key); Jose Miguel Melendez Alarcon (congas, timbales)
a. Ntate Moholo (aka Ntatemoholo (Grandfather))
(Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 5:02
(previously unreleased version recorded at Real World Studios, Bath,
UK during the Genes and Spirits/ Follow Your Dream recording sessions; November – December 1996)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key); Shaluza Max Mntambo, Lungiswa Plaatijes, Mxolise “Dave” Mayenkana (vcl); Mxolise “Dave” Mayenkana (g); Chris Bowden (sax); Simpiwe Matole (marimba)
b. Sing Along (aka Singalone)(this cd cites the following as composers:
lyrics by Shaluza Max Mntambo, music by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Chris Bowden, Mxolise “Dave” Mayenkana, Andrew Missingham, Shaluza Max Mntambo. The original issue of this composition (BWCD 3) stated that it was by “Barungwa (Mayenkana, Bowden, Missingham, Mntambo)” For more details see entry for Barungwa – The Messengers) – 4:40
(previously released only in South Africa on Barungwa the Messengers BWSA070 – green cover; recorded at Milo Studio, London, UK and Downtown Studios, Johannesburg during the Barungwa recording sessions 1995)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key); Andrew Missingham (drum programming)
c. Siya Modumisa (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 2 :52
(previously unreleased composition recorded in London,
UK during the Genes and Spirits recording sessions, 1996 and/or 1997)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (Ravioli piano, Fender Rhodes, key); John Hassan (perc); Andrew Missingham (drum programming) with additional recordings by Buddy Wells (as); Mark Buchanon (g)
d. Spirits Of Tembisa – Mama City Remix (this cd cites Moses Taiwa Molelekwa as sole composer. The original issue of this composition (BW079) stated that it was by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and AndrewMissingham) - 4:54
(The original version was recorded in South Africa and/or the UK during the Genes and Spirits recording sessions, 1996 and/or 1997. This version is remixed by Ben Amato with undated additional recording presumably in Cape Town, South Africa)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, key); Vusi Khumalo (d); Fana Zulu (b); McCoy Mrubata (ts)
e. Mountain Shade (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 8:35
(previously unreleased version recorded during the Finding One’s Self recording sessions, Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa: May 1994)
Moses
Taiwa Molelekwa (p)
f. Bo Molelekwa (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6:00
(recorded live during the Outernational Meltdown recordings at the Baxter Theatre, Cape Town, South Africa, 18th October, 1994. Recorded by Peter Thwaites)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); José Neto, Mxolise “Dave” Mayenkana (g, vcl); Byron Wallen (t); Sipho Gumede (b); Airto Moreira (perc); Shaluza Max Mntambo (vcl); Andrew Missingham (d)
g. Nobohle (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 9:50
(recorded live as (f) above)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key, vcl); Andrew Missingham (drum programming); Lungiswa Plaatijes (vcl)
h. Wa Mpona (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 4 :58
(previously unreleased composition recorded in South Africa and/or UK during the Genes and Spirits recording sessions, 1996 and/or 1997)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (Ravioli piano, Fender Rhodes, key); John Hassan (perc); Andrew Missingham (drum programming)
i. Spirits Of Tembisa – Deep Space Breeze Remix (aka Genes and Spirits – Deep Space Breeze Remix) (this cd cites Moses Taiwa Molelekwa as sole composer. The original issue of “Spirits of Tembisa” (BW079) stated that it was by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and AndrewMissingham) – 7:06
(The original versions were recorded in South Africa and/or the UK during the Genes and Spirits recording sessions, 1996 and/or 1997. This version is an undated remix by Ashley Beedle. Bizarrely this remix is referred to as a remix of a different track (“Genes and Spirits”) on BW2149; the music itself throws no light on the issue – it does not sound remotely like either of the original tracks.)
musicians unidentified, probably: Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, key); Jantshi Mayo (b); Kwazi Shange (d); Tlale Mokhene (djembe); Lawrence Mashiza (g)
j. Genes & Spirits (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 7:54
(previously unreleased version recorded in South Africa and/or the UK during the Genes and Spirits recording sessions, 1996 and/or 1997.)
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p, key); Sello Montwedi (d); Joss Dhlanthu (b); Moses Khumalo (sax): Mokone Sengane (tbn)
k. Ntate Moholo (aka Ntatemoholo (Grandfather))
(Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 11:45
(recorded live at the North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands; 1999)
Issues: MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BWSA2281, 2002; (b) and (e) reissued in 2005 on African Cream Music, South Africa, ACM-CD033 titled SPOTLIGHT ON MOSES TAIWA MOLELEKWA
Samplers: edited extract from (i) on MELT2000, UK/South Africa, BW2149 titled AFRIKA MELTDOWN; edited extract from (h) on MELT PHASE 2, South Africa, MZA 033 titled AFRIKA MELTDOWN VOL 2 - MISOSO
Producer:
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Andrew Missingham (a), (c), (d), (h), (i) and (j);
Andrew Missingham (b); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Pops Mohammed (e);
unidentified (f), (g) and (k). Executive Producer: Robert Trunz (except (k))
Arranger: Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Engineer:
Richard Mitchell; Jasper; Richard Edwards; Peter Hoffman; Mark Braithwaite;
Russell Kearney; Chris Lewis assisted by Neelam; Sie Medway-Smith; Derek
Fischer; Simon Burwell except (d), (e), (f) and (g) Peter Thwaites and
unidentified (k)
Notes: Andrew Missingham
UNTITLED EP
Dr Mageu aka Guezin Wamampela
The Guz Kitchen and BMG Studio, Johannesburg South Africa 2000
M.I. Ntsebele, S. Ntshangase (vcl, instruments); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key overdubs)
b. As’ thengi Skelem (lyrics: S. Ntshangase, K. Diseko, T. Tsahbablala, M.I. Ntsebele; music: Zwai Bala, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 3:52
Note: Other titles without without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa except (f) which is a reissue of Fella Kae from BMG Records/TKZee Recordz, South Africa CDHOLA(LSP)7 by TKZee Family titled GUZ 2001
Issues: BMG/HOLA Records, South Africa CDHOLAS(EP)704; (f) reissued in 2004 on BMG/HOLA Records, South Africa CDHOLA2004 titled GUZ HITS
Samplers: (f) on BMG Records, South Africa CDBRU2003 titled TUMBA - BIG BROTHER AFRICA 2003
Producer:
Zwai Bala; vocal arrangement: M.I. Ntsebele; Executive Producers: Zwai
Bala, M.I. Ntsebele, S. Dlamini; mixed by Zwai Bala, S. Dlamini
Engineer: Crichton Goodwill (CSR)
NDABEZITHA
Tokollo aka Magesh
CSR Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa except (f) and (i) Bassline Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa 2000
Personnel not listed but included: Tokollo aka Magesh (vcl); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (programming, key)
b. Ndlov Iyangena (Geshino, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Wakes
Zondeca, A. Mazibuko) - 5:27
c. Summer 2000 (Geshino, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Wakes Zondeca,
L. Mereki) – 4:39
e. Izinto Zenzeka (Geshino, A. Mazibuko, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa,
Wakes Zondeca) – 6:22
f. Msindo Phezulu! (Geshino, Mandla Mofokeng, Moses Taiwa
Molelekwa) – 4:43
h. Akuna Mathata (Geshino, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 4:27
i. Izinto Zenzeka (Instrumental) (Geshino, Wakes Zondeca, Moses
Taiwa Molelekwa, A. Mazibuko) – 6:20
j. Relax And Groove (Geshino, A. Mazibuko, Wakes
Zondeca, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) - 5:24
(this track is essentially an instrumental version of (b))
k. Msindo Gesh (Geshino, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Bruce Sebitlo)
– 4:38
Note: Other titles probably without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: CSR Records, Johannesburg, South Africa, CSRMCD 005 issued 2000
Samplers: (b) on CSR Records, Johannesburg, South Africa, CSRBCD 142 titled KWAITO BASH HITS and on CCP Record Company, Johannesburg, South Africa, CDKWAITO 2 titled EZIMTOTI KWAITO HITS PRESENTED BY SMOOTHIES
Producers: The producers listed for each track are:
(a) and (j) Geshino, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa; Wakes Zondeca (co-producer)
(b) Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Geshino
(e) and (i) Geshino, A. Mazibuko; Wakes Zondeca (co-producer)
(f) Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, M. Mofokeng ; Geshino (co-producer)
(h) Geshino, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
(k) Bruce Sebitlo, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Geshino
Engineers: Andile and Lucky
Nominated for SAMA 2001 Best Kwaito Music Album
EVERYBODY WATCHING
Kabelo
CSR Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa 2000
Kabelo (vcl), Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (probably all instruments as per (i))
b. Amasheleni (K. Mabalane, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 6:07
Kabelo (vcl), Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (all instruments), Mandla Mofokeng (d)
g. Sukuma Ndoda (K. Mabalane, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 5:15
Kabelo (vcl), Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (probably all instruments as per (g) and (i))
h. Akuna Nicks (K. Mabalane, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa) – 5:07
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (all instruments)
i. Amasheleni (instrumental) (K. Mabalane, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa)
– 6:27
Note: Other titles probably without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: CSR Records, Johannesburg, South Africa, CSRMCD 007 issued 2000 reissued in 2005 on CSR Records, Johannesburg, South Africa, CSRFCD 227 which is a three CD boxed set titled THE KABELO COLLECTION
Samplers: (b) on CSR Records, Johannesburg, South Africa, CSRBCD 142 titled KWAITO BASH HITS
Producers: Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Kabelo “Bouga Luv” Mabalane; mixed by Guffy except (b) mixed by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Guffy
Engineer: Lucky Mereki
Nominated for SAMA 2001 Best Male Artist, and Best Kwaito Music Album
PROJECT A
Brothers of Peace
Bassline Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2000
Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido, Bruce Sebitlo aka Dope (programming, vcl); Jimmy Ngwadi (b); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key solo)
a. Phambile Siyaya (Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido, Bruce Sebitlo aka
Dope) – 6:14
(note this track seems to pay homage to the Stimela track of the same name)
Note: Other titles without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: KALAWA JAZMEE Records/Columbia, Johannesburg, South Africa, CDCOL 8149 issued 2000
Producer: D.C.C. and B.O.P. and mixed by Bruce Sebitlo
Engineer: Bruce Sebitlo
Nominated for SAMA 2001 Best Duo or Group and for Best Kwaito Music Album
IMMORTAL
SECRETS
Sibongile Khumalo
M2 Studios, SABC, Auckland Park, South Africa, 2000
Sibongile Khumalo (lead vcl); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (key, programming); Johnny Chonco (g); Fana Zulu (b); Sello Montwedi (d); Vicky Vilakazi, Nonhlanhla Radebe, Nokukhanya Dlamini, Innocent Modiba, Thabo Mdluli (vcl)
a. Free Spirit (words and music: Moses Taiwa Molelekwa;
Tsonga words: Given Mkhari) – 5:31
Note: Other titles without without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: Colombia, South Africa, CDCOL 8142; issued 2000.
Producers: Themba Mkhize, Sibongile Khumalo; executive producers: Sibongile Khumalo, Themba Mkhize
Engineer: Richard Mitchel
Nominated for SAMA 2001 Best Female Artist and for Best Adult Contemporary Album: African
TKO
TK
South Africa 2000
TK (vcl); other performers not known
a. Secrete Confessions (not known)
b. PHD (not known)
c.I'm Not Down (not known)
d. Mind Your Business (not known)
e. Ordinary Man (not known)
f. Only In Love (not known)
g. I Love You Baby (not known)
h. Kissing The Void (not known)
i. Secrete Confessions - House Mix (not known)
j. Not Down London - Slow Tempo House Mix (not known)
k. Mind Your Business - Kwaito Mix (not known)
Note: The compiler of this discography has not seen or heard this release, but according to www.rage.co.za May 2000 Moses Taiwa Molelekwa worked as a producer
Issues: CCP Record Company, South Africa cat no. CDTK 1; issued 2000.
Samplers: (d) on CCP Record Company, South Africa cat no. CDCCP 1197 titled EZIMTOTI ALL THE HITS 2000
Producers: Alexis Faku, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Engineer: Not known
Winner SAMA 2001 Best R n B Album, nominated Best Female Artist, Best Newcomerb and Best Engineer
TKO “At the time of going to press, no dates were being committed to the release of a full-length project. Alexis Faku and Moses Molelekwa are two of the names cited to feature on production on the debut album. It is, suitably enough, to be titled TKO and it will mark TK finally taking the reins to control her solo career.”
Rage.co.za May 2000
LIFTED VOL. 1
Zwai Bala
Recording studio not identified – probably Johannesburg, South Africa, 2000. Mixed at CSR Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Zwai Bala (programming)
e. Taiwa Touch (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Zwai Bala) – 4:17
Note: Other titles without without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: Bala/BMG Records, Johannesburg, South Africa, CDBALA(EP)104issued 2001
Producer: Zwai “Ndlalifa” Bala; Executive Producers: Zwai Bala, Sipho “Homes” Dlamini
Engineer: Crighton Goodwill
This cd was released after Moses Taiwa Molelekwa passed away with the following dedication:
“ … to three of the most beautiful beings I’ve known…. In loving memory of Odette & Nandiph Strydom & Moses Taiwa Molelekwa”
Winner SAMA 2002 Award for Best Rap Album
PLAY
Joanna
MacGregor
Recorded live at City Hall, Cape Town, South Africa, July 2000
Joanna MacGregor (prepared piano); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (prepared piano); unidentified, probably Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (drum programming)
g. Strumming (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Joanna MacGregor) - 4:10
Note: Other titles from different recording sessions without without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: Sound Circus, Reading, UK SC007 issued 2001 and re-releasesd Enja, Munich, Germany 9438
Producer: Jame Mallinson; Executive Producer: Joanna McGregor; mixed by Matt Fairclough
Engineer: Andrea Wright
Notes: Joanna McGregor
Short listed for the UK’s Panasonic Mercury Music Prize album of the year award 2002
The Observer, London, UK: CD of the Week.
ZABALAZA: PROJECT B
Brothers of Peace
Bassline Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa, February 2001
Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido (programming); Godfry Pilane (additional programming); Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido, Bruce Sebitlo aka Dope (vcl); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p solo)
e. Last Number (Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido) – 5:43
Note: Other titles without without Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: KALAWA JAZMEE Records/Columbia, Johannesburg, South Africa, CDCOL 8187 issued 2001
Arrangers: Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido, Bruce Sebitlo aka Dope
Producer: D.C.C. and B.O.P. mixed by Bruce Sebitlo
Engineer: unidentified (probably Bruce Sebitlo)
SPOTLIGHT ON MOSES TAIWA MOLELEKWA
Compiled by Alex Agulnik
a. Capitalismo from BARUNGWA – THE MESSENGERS
b. Down Rocky Street from GENES AND SPIRITS
c. Dance to Africa from GENES AND SPIRITS
d. Finding One’s Self from FINDING ONE’S SELF
e. Mountain Shade from FINDING ONE’S SELF
f. Genes and Spirits from GENES AND SPIRITS
g. Spirits of Tembisa from GENES AND SPIRITS
h. Tsala from GENES AND SPIRITS
i. Sing Along from BARUNGWA – THE MESSENGERS (BWSA070 – green cover)
j. Vuyiso from BARUNGWA – THE MESSENGERS
k. Tutu from BARUNGWA – THE MESSENGERS
l. Wa Mpona from WA MPONA
Issues: African Cream Music, South Africa, ACM-CD033, 2005
Mastered by Chris Lewis at The Music With no Name Studios, Cullinan, South Africa in April 2005
Notes: Nicola Temkin
1996/7
SOLO PIANO LIVE
Live CD/LP announced by MELT2000 catalogue number BNET CD/LP 004 but never released. Contents unknown. According to an email received from robert Trunz/MELT in 2006 this project became the doble CD of studio recordings later releeased as DARKNESS PASS. It appears therefore that the SOL:O PIANO LIVE CD/LP was infact planned bu never recorded.
1996/7
“When making the Genes and Spirits album, he once left me waiting in the Illovo flat, rented so that we could complete the albums demos”
Andrew Missingham, Wa Mpona notes
1997
“ he has acquired four-track recording gear”
Mail and Guardian 14/2/97 Gwen Ansell “New King of Swing”
1998
LIVE AT WEST END, CAPE TOWN
Live broadcast, P4 Radio, Cape Town, South Africa, and September 1998
(contents and duration of this broadcast are unknown)
SUNDAY WIRELESS
Recorded live at The Bassline, Melville, Johannesburg for Michelle Constant’s show on 14th November 1999 featuring Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Big Voice Jack, Wendy Oldfield, Frank Opperman; broadcast on SAfm on 20th November 1999 (duration of broadcast: 2 hours)
(the contents of this show are unknown but it included all the musicians performing on Frank Opperman's “Happy Birthday”)
1999
November 14 ”Michelle Constant, whose show Saturday Wired takes an upbeat look at the entertainment scene, will be incorporating a live music slot into her existing session. Called Sunday Wireless, the station hopes it will become the ultimate bandstand show.
Once a month, for an initial trial period of six months, Melville's premiere jazz spot The Bassline will play host to an ongoing interesting mix of local music heroes who may not necessarily join forces in their careers. These public concerts will be recorded by the station and will be edited into a broadcast format for transmission on Constant's show, at a later date.
"I'm really into multi-cultural stuff," Constant says, "in the future we can do things like putting the Ghetto Ruff crew together with artists they might not have worked with in the past. It's like the wonderful thing that happened when Vusi Mahlasela got together with Laurika Rauch."
On this basis, the first session will take place this weekend and will consist of a really unusual line up: Frank Opperman and Prime Time Addiction, Wendy Oldfield, penny whistle legend and groaner Big Voice Jack, pianist Moses Molelekwa and saxophonist Scorpion Madonda - whew!
These strange and unnatural combinations are bound to give rise to some awesome sounds that may, however, result in cacophony. Constant is of a different opinion though: "I'm sure it will result in some magical moments," she comments.
"We are hoping that this will give South African musicians, and the industry, the opportunity of enriching the dynamics of their music, and that these moments will be shared on national radio."
Catch the above line-up at 2pm on Sunday November 14 at The Bassline on 7th Avenue in Melville or listen to the edited version on SAfm on Saturday November 20 between 11am and 1pm “
11/11/99 Matthew Krouse Za@play
“event with the various artists, Moses Molelekwa, Big Voice Jack and Wendy Oldfield (saxophonist Scorpion Madonda was missing in action, although he had been advertised as playing) adding their penny's (or was that pennywhistle) worth.
But talking of worth, there certainly were worthwhile moments which bode well for the future. Moses Molelekwa playing lyrical keyboards on Frank Opperman's hit Happy Birthday, a millennium a song worth every minute and moment. Wendy Oldfield and Big Voice Jack joined forces on that particular track as well.”
ZA@play November 18 1999
Track appears on:
Serial
Boyfriend
Artist: Frank / Prime Time Addition Opperman
Label: Gallo World Vision
Product Code: GWVCD 17
LIVE WITH JOANNA MCGREGOR
Pieces performed by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Joanna McGrego on their tour in 2000 included the following as well as “Strumming” which has since been released:
Yakhal’ Inkomo (WinstomMankunku Ngozi)
Rapela (Moses Taiwa Molelekewa)
Fast Lane Africa (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Joanna McGregor)
Incarnation II (Somei Satoh)
Kwalo (Moses Taiwa Molelekewa)
Hollyhocks (Django Bates)
Ntatemoholo (Moses Taiwa Molelekewa)
Recording took place at City Hall, Cape Town 8th July 2000
THOUGHT FOR YOU
Moses
Taiwa Molelekwa
Album: Promo
Label: MELT 2000
Catalogue No: MELT 2000 Promo
Date Track Played: 9June01
Played by Charlie Gillet
MOSES AND FANA ZULU FILMED IN DOWNTOWN STUDIOS
Filmed in 1994 and released on Genes and Spirits multimedia section
(note: Pops Mohamed, Johannesburg thanked the SABC “Jazz Studio” film crew particularily Rob Banfield and Don Albert, in the sleeve notes to the Outernational Meltdown series of CDs. Possibly this is the origin of this footage)
BO MOLELEKWA AND NOBHOLE FILMED LIVE AT BAXTER THEATRE, CAPE TOWN
Filmed 18th October, 1994 and relesed on Genes and Spirits multimedia section
BARUNGWA FILMED IN REHEARSAL ON SONG “WELCOME”
featuring Peter Martin on bass and Richard Ajileye on perc., filmed 1995 and released on Genes and Spirits multimedia section
VIDEO FOOTAGE OF MOSES OUTSIDE FIRST HOME
In Tembisa where he spent his teens up to 19 filmed circa 1996/7 plus footage of mural in Tembisa about Moses and released on Genes and Spirits multimedia section
A PORTRAIT OF MOSES MOLELEKWA
A film by Palesa ka Letlaka
Screened by South African Broadcasting Corporation on SABC3, 20th February 1997
STEVE BANTU BIKO: BEACON OF HOPE
(South
Africa, 52min., 1997)
Director: Nkosinathi Biko
Screened by South African Broadcasting Corporation on SABC1 12th September 1997
with score by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and poetry by Don Mattera
MANDELA AND DE KLERK
(South Africa,114 mins, 1997)
Director: joseph Sargent
TV movie also released in the USA on DVD and VHS starring Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine.
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa played keyboards and marimba on the soundtrack. See released recordings above for details.
LIVE AT THE FIN DE SIÈCLE FESTIVAL, NANTES 1997
Moses
Taiwa Molelekwa
Fin de Siecle Festival,Tour a Plomb, Nantes, France; October 1997
This DVD features:
Previously unreleased rehearsal recordings/footage which was filmed in the afternoon before the concert
(a) Darkness Pass 3
(b) The Spirits of Tembisa
Previously unreleased footage of tracks (a), (b), (c) and (e) from the CD with the same title (MELT2000, UK/South Africa, MZA005, released in 2003);
(c) Mountain Shade
(d) Biko’s Dream
(e) Matswale
(f) Ntate Moholo
(g) Matswale (this track is not listed in the notes which accompany the
DVD and appears to have been included in error – it is exactly the same performance as (e) above)
Previously unreleased footage of rack (a) from the CD titled OUTERNATIONAL MELTDOWN – FREE AT LAST (B and W Music BW076, UK/South Africa; issued 1995)
(h) Hungry on Arrival
Music video previously released on the DVD titled JAZZ (Madiba Music DVD ADVD02 0007)
(i) Spirits of Tembisa
Previously unreleased music video of rack (a) from the CD titled DAKNESS PASS( MELT MUSIC PHASE 2 CC, South Africa, MZA009/2, issued in August 2004)
(j) Darkness Pass 1
Previously unreleased interviews with Jerrry Luri Molelekwa aka “Monk” (father of Moses); Pops Mohamed; Nicholads Swabile Hauser; Robert Trunz plus footage of Bo Molelekwa performed live in Cape Town (from Wa Mpona) and footage from the recording session fot Ntatemoholo (from Genes and Spirits)
Studio footage some of which was previously released on the multimedia section of GENES AND SPIRITS: The Making of Nobohle (from OUTERNATIONAL MELTDOWN – JAZZIN’ UNIVERSALLY, 1994); Moses and Friends at the Juno Reactor Bowlcourt Studio in London (probably 1995); Moses and Brice Wassy at Brownhill Farm Studios, Sussex, England (probably 1996 or 1997). The Studio footage concludes with a version of Ntate Mohollo probably from the Genes and Spirts recording sessions followed by an unidentified previously unreleased instrumental track featuring keyboards played by Molelekwa and programmed drums. This last section is not credited in the accompanying booklet or on the DVD credits.
Plus biography (in text form) and still photographs
Note: an xtract from Nantes rehearsal footage was included in the Genes and Sprits CD multimedia section.
Issues: Melt Music Phase 2, South Africa, MZADV001, 2005
DVD Director: Lianne Cox (who also directed the Music Videos)
Camera team: Dick Jewell, Mark Conway (Nantes)
LAUNCH CONCERT FOR GENES AND SPIRITS FILMED LIVE AT THE AFRICA CENTRE, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON
Scheduled for relese on DVD in 2006 by MELT Phase 2 , contents not known
1999 SAMA AWARDS
Filmed 13th May 1999 at Superbowl, Sun City, South Africa
Featuring TKZee and Moses Taiwa Molelekwa performing TKZee songs including Shibobo, We Love This Place and Palafala…
Recorded version of the awards broadcast on 18th May 1999 on South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC1.
LIVE AT THE NORTHSEA JAZZ FESTIVALS
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa feat Mokone Shenkhane (tb) Moses Khumalo (sax) Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p) Christopher Dlathu (b) Sello Montwedi (d) filmed in Den Haag, The Netherlands on 11th July 1999 (an audio recording of one track from this concert can be found on Wa Mpona). There is alos footage of Molelekwa's appearance at the north Sea Jazz Festival staged in Cape Town in april 2000. Robert Trunz of MELT Phase 2 has stated that negotiations concerning the release of footage from both appearances has started.
INTERVIEWS AT AT THE NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa in April 2000 (4 interviews, TV companies unknown)
BET INTERNATIONAL, RUFF SESSIONS
Filmed at The Blues Room, Village Walk, Johannesburg, South Africa in April 2000 featuring Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Louis Mhlanga Gloria Bosman and Sani Gamedze
Screened, DStv, South Africa, May 2000
IN REHEARSAL WITH JOANNA MCGREGOR
Two TV companies film Moses Taiwa Molelekwa an Joanna McGregor rehearsing in Grahamstown, South Africa on 3rd July 2000
BBC NEWS HALF-HOUR
Included feature filmed at OppiKoppi SA music festival, Northam, South Africa, August 2000 including Moses Taiwa Molelekwa performing with his band plus short interview
Screened, DStv, South Africa
MOSES MOLELEKWA AND KHAYA MAHLANGU
Music Profile
Screened 28th February 2001 on South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC2 (duration 60 minutes)
SOUNDS UNLIMITED
Filmed live at Morotele Park, Pretoria, South Africa; featuring Sibongile Khumalo, Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, Don Laka and Hugh Masekela (date of performance unknown – perhaps December 1999/ Standard Bank Jazz Festival)
Screened 7th April 2001 on South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC3 (duration 60 minutes)
LIVE AT KIPPIE’S
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa last appearances were recorded according to his father’s sleeve notes to “Darkness Pass.” The songs performed included some which were earmarked for release on his next album. These are the only recorded versions.
Recording took place at Kippie’s, Johannesburg 26 and 27 January 2001. An email received from Robert Trunz of MELT Phase 2 confirms that his record company does intend to release these recordings/videotapes as part of a forthcoming DVD.
MADIBA MUSIC JAZZ
DVD including the video of “Spirits of Tembisa” and “Memories of Moses, interviews with his friends” (Vusi Khumalo and McCoy Mrubata) released July 2002
ANCIENT EVENINGS
Sibongile Khumalo
Filmed during the S.A.A. Sibongile Khumalo Tour, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, Durban, South Africa, 1997
Musicians include: Sibongile Khumalo (vcl); Themba Mkhize (p); Fana Zulu (b); Vusi Khumalo (d); John Hassan (perc); Wendy Mseleku (backing vcl)
k. Mountain Shade (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa; Sibongile Khumalo)
– 8:00
Note: this is the only Moses Taiwa Molelekwa composition.
Issues: Columbia, South Africa SMV 47 (VHS video cassette) issued 1997
Music director: Themba Mkhize
LIVE AT THE MARKET THEATRE
Sibongile Khumalo
Market Theatre, Johannesburg, South Africa 2nd and 3rr May 1997
Themba Mkhize (p); Herbie Tsoaeli (b); Vusi Khumalo (d); Prince Lengoasa (t, flhrn); Khaya Mhlangu (ts); Sibongile Khumalo (vcl)
i. Mountain Shade (Moses Taiwa Molelekwa; Sibongile Khumalo)
– 12:30
Note: this is the only Moses Taiwa Molelekwa composition.
Issues: Columbia, South Africa 491322 2 issued 1998
Producers: Themba Mkhize, Sibongile Khumalo; mixed by Richard Mitchell; Executive Producers: Sibongile Khumalo, Themba Mkhize
Engineer: Richard Mitchell assisted by Khense Mphahlwa; stage crew sound engineer: Christo Boshoff
Notes: Sibongile Khumalo
Winner SAMA 1999 Best Adult Contemporary Performance, other than English or Afrikaans; nominated for SAMA 1999 Best Traditional Jazz Album
KUSILE
Shaluza Max
M3 and M2 RP Studios, Auckland Park, South Africa, 2000
Shaluza Max Mntambo(vcl); Johnny Chonco (acoustic g); Thuthukani Cele (accordion); Valentia Ferlito (el p); Mandla Zikalala (b); “Mnca” Issac Mtshali (d); Tlale Makhene (perc); Sonto Khumalo, Nomusa Magwaza, Nunu Mkhize, Nomthi Langa, Shaluza Max Mntambo (becking vcl)
j. Abangoma (“Kusile” Mix) (music by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa; Chris Bowden; Andrew Missingham; Mxolisis “Dave” Mayekane; Max Mntambo, lyrics by Max Mntambo) – 5:01
Note: this is the only Moses Taiwa Molelekwa composition.
Issues: Sheer Sound, South Africa SSCD 061 2000; (j) reissued on Sheer Sound, South Africa, SLCD 092 titled THE BEST OF SHALUZA MAX
Arranger: Johnny Chonco
Producers: Shaluza Max Mntambo and Johnny Chonco; pre programming: Mthandeni Mvelase, Valentia Ferlito and Andile Yenana; Executive Producer: Damon Forbes
Engineer: Jasper Williams; Mixing engineers: Jasper Williams and Peter Thwaites
Nominated SAMA 2001 Best Zulu music
BONGOLUTION
Bongo Maffin
Bassline Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2001
Stoan, Thandiswa, Appleseed (vcl); Don Laka (p); Mandla Mofokeng (programming); Jimmy Ngwadi (b); Poy Poy (g); McCoy Mrubata (sax)
b. The Way Kungakhona (Lyrics: Thandiswa Mazwai, Tshepo Seate,
Adrian Mupemhi; Music: Oscar Mdlongwa, Zynne Sibiko) – 6:26
Sleeve note:
“Sometimes the only thing left to do is to pack the most important stuff and head “home.” Of course home is a different longing in all of us.
(Dedicated to Mos and Flo)”
Note: this is the only track dedicated to Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Issues: KALAWA JAZMEE Records/Columbia, Johannesburg, South Africa, CDCOL 8159 issued 2001; a live version of this track recorded in Cape Town in November 2003 as part of 46664: Nelson Mandela's AIDS Day Concert appears on Rhino WEA, USA and Warners, UK CD 5046721342 titled 46664: THE MANDELA CONCERT PART 2 - LONG WALK TO FREEDOM and on Rhino WEA, USA and Warners UK DVD two disc set 2564614752 titled 46664: NELSON MANDELA CONCERT
Samplers: (b) on Madiba Music DVD ADVD 020008 titled WORLD (this is the music video for the studio version of the song)
Arrangers: Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido, Bruce Sebitlo aka Dope
Producer: D.C.C; mixed by Bruce Sebitlo
Engineer: unidentified
Kora Award 2002 for Best African Group (ie in the whole of Africa); SAMA 2002 for Best Duo or Group
TRINITY
TKZee
The Guz Kitchen (Llandudno Branch), Mama Dance Studios, and Spaced Out Sounds, Cape Town, South Africa 2001
Tokollo, Kabelo, Zwai Bala (vcl); Zwai Bala (primary programming and instrumentation); Charlie Hamiliton (additional programming and arrangement);
f. Moses (Somewhere up There) (Moses Taiwa Moleleekwa, M. Bala, K.
Mabalane, T. Tsabalalal) – 6:14
Sleeve note:
“contains re-recorded elements of “Finding One’s Self” by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa”
“Tokollo thanks… To Moses I’ll see you when I get there – sohlangana emnqa mlezweni.
Kabelo thanks…Moses & Flo Molelekwa, you are sorely missed – R.I.P.
Zwai thanks… Moses”
Note: this is the only track about Moses Taiwa Molelelekwa.
Issues: TKZ WRECKORDS CDHOLA8 and BMG Records/ HOLA Records, Johannesburg, South Africa, CDHOLA(CLM)8 issued 2001; (f) reissued in 2004 on BMG/HOLA Records, South Africa CDHOLA2004 titled GUZ HITS
Producers: TKZee (Tokollo, Kabelo, Zwai Bala); Mixed by Christopher Tuck; Executive producer: Sipho “Homes” Dlamini
Engineer: unidentified
nominated for ‘Best Duo/Group’ and ‘Best Rap Album’ at the SAMA 8 awards
LOST & FOUND
Themba Mzikhe
Pre-production and programming: Mavovo Studioss, Newtown, South Africa; piano recorded: SABC Studios, Cape Town, South Africa, 2001
Themba Mzikhe (p, key); Tlale Makhene (perc); Fana Zulu (b); Kelly Pellane (fl)
i Song 4 Mo (Themba Mzikhe) – 7:48
Sleeve note:
“to the musical genius of the late Moses Molelekwa. His superior and courageous efforts of stretching the SAFRO beat to dizzying heights of creative imagination will always bea torch for all to acknowledge, bear and relay to future generations.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Akwehlanga lungehlnga, okwezekile kufana nokudaliwe!””
Note: this is the only track dedicated to Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
Issues: Sony Jazz/Colombia, Johannesburg, South Africa, CDCOL 8172 issued 2001
Producer: Themba Mzikhe; Co-producer: Sibusiso Mkhize; Mixed by Richard Mitchell assisted by Troye Unser
Engineer: Richard Mitchell (sound engineer); Troye Unser (assistant sound engineer); “Engineers & Madoda. SABC (Cape Town, South Africa)”
Notes: Dumisani Xhakaza
nominated for best male artist SAMA 2002
won the DaimlerChrysler international award
AFROCENTRIC
Jimmy Dludlu
Sting Music Studio, South Africa: 2001
Jimmy Dludlu (g, vcl); Hugh Masekela (flhrn); Mark Goliath (p, key); Fana Zulu (b); Tlale Makhene (perc); Duma Ndlovu (poetry).
c. River Of Lost Dreams (music:Jimmy Dludlu; poetry: Duma Ndlovu )
– 5:07
Sleeve note:
“River of Lost Dreams dedicated to late Moses Molelekwa”
Note: this is the only track dedicated to Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
Issues:
Universal, South Africa 016 952-2 issued 2001 and on Universal, South Africa CDSRBL
299 titled AFROCENTRIC REVISED
Arranger: Jimmy Dludlu
Producer: Jimmy Dludlu; Co-producer: Mark Goliath; Assistant producer: Fernanado Perdigao; mixed by Fernanado Perdigao
Engineer:
Fernanado
Perdigao
Notes: Hugh Masekela, Kgomotse "KG" Moeketsi
Winner 2002 SAMA Awards: Best Male Artist; Best Contemporary Jazz Album; Best Producer
ZABALAZA: PROJECT C “THE STRUGGLE” REMIXES PLUS MAW MIXES
Brothers of Peace
probably Bassline Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa, February 2001 remixed 2002
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (p); unidentified, probably Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido, Bruce Sebitlo aka Dope (programming, vcl)
h. Moss (probably Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido, Bruce Sebitlo
aka Dope) – 5:31
Note: this is the only track/remix featuring Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
Issues: KALAWA JAZMEE Records/Columbia, Johannesburg, South Africa, CDCOL 8213 issued 2002
Arrangers: Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido, Bruce Sebitlo aka Dope
Producer: unidentified: probably D.C.C. and B.O.P. remixed by M.D. Mofokeng, Oscar Mdlongwa aka Oskido, Bruce Sebitlo aka Dope
Engineer: unidentified (probably Bruce Sebitlo)
Nominated for SAMA 2003 Best Duo or Group
NTUMBA
Ringo
Joe’s Garage, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2001
Ringo Madlingozi (voice)
o. Intro (unidertified: probably Ringo Madlingozi) – 0:20
Ringo Madlingozi (lead vcl, backing vcl); Victor Masondo (keys); Joe Arthur (g)
p. Moshe (Ringo Madlingozi, Victor Masondo) – 4:19
Sleeve note:
“This is dedicated to the memory of Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and his wife Flo Molelekwa. On the day of lovers, 14th Feb 2001, they were found dead on the floor of their office downtown Johannesburg. No one will ever know what happened to the couple, only speculation. May their soul rest in peace.”
Note: this is the only track dedicated to Moses Taiwa Molelekwa and Flo Molelekwa. Ringo’s website describes them as “a couple with whom Ringo was very close”
Issues: CCP, Johannesburg, South Africa CDRINGO 5; a live version of this track appears on CCP, Johannesburg, South Africa, CD CDRINGOD 6 and DVD DVDRINGO 6 titled RINGO LIVE - THE GREATEST HITS
Producer: co-production team: Ringo Madlingozi, Victor Masondo, Joe Arthur; Mixed by Joe Arthur; Executive Producer: Ringo Madlingozi
Engineer: Joe Arthur
nominated for SAMA 2003 Best Adult Contemporary Album African
KALAMAZOO 3
Pops Mohammed and Sipho Gumede
Kalamazoo Studio, South Africa 2001
Pops Mohamed (kora, key, programming, bird calls, hand percussion); Sipho Gumede (b); Thuli Mdlalozi (backing vc); T. Puljak (“Beautiful Trees” vocal sample); Anna Igubi, Tietie Igubi (Namibian San voices); Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (voice sample)
k. Thank You Very Much (dedicated to Moses Molelekwa) (Pops
Mohamed) - 5:49
Sleeve note:
“Pops Mohamed - Thanks…
This album is dedicated to the wonderful memory of the late Moses Molelekwa and his wife Flo Molelekwa. May their beautiful soulds rest in peace. Thank you Moses, wherever you are. Peace!
“In the beginning there was sound” ”
Note: this is the only track about Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
Issues: Sheer Sound, Johannesburg, South Africa, SSCD 070 issued 2001
Producers: Pops Mohamed; mixed by Pops Mohamed; executive producer: Damon Forbes
Engineer: Peter Thwaites; assistant engineer: Pops Mohamed
nominated for Best South African Traditional Jazz Album at 2002 SAMA Awards
AFRICAN CHILD
Tu Nokwe
Digital Cupboard, Gauteng, South Africa, 2001
Tu Nokwe (acoustic gtr, vcl); Joe Nkwanyana (acoustic gtr); Concorde Nkbinde (b); Mabeleng Moholo (perc)
l. Letting Go (Tu Nokwe) – 4:18
Note: Sheer Sounds website states:
“"Letting Go" is a special tune for Tu in that it came to her after the death of Moses Molelekwa & his wife Flo, and how it caused such sadness, especially for their young child. Tu felt a connection and realised there was meaning in it for her; in that in order to move on in life, one has to let go. This track was one of the last added to the album.”
Note: this is the only track about Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
Issues: Sheer Sound, Johannesburg, South Africa, SSCD 076 issued 2002
Producers: Marilyn Nokwe, Tu Nokwe; vocals arranged by Tu Nokwe, Marilyn Nokwe; executive producer: Damon Forbes
Engineer: Ian Osrin; Assistant Engineer: Mjakes Thebe
Nominated for SAMA 2003 Best Female Artist
MNTUNGWA
Moses Khumalo
M2 studios, Johannesburg, SABC, South Africa, 2002
Moses Khumalo (saxes); Africa Mhkize (p); Prince Kupi (g), Jimmy Mngwandi (b); Sello “Skholo” Montwedi (d)
b. Hymn for Taiwa (Moses Khumalo) – 7:07
Sleeve note:
“thank you’s…
to the Molelekwa family, may the Lord be with you. And to you, Zoe, Moses and Flo’s son, may you grow with strength and wisdom. Bra Monk you are the best, God bless you and mama Sophie and Refilwe and Lesego and your family, may peace be with you.”
Note: this is the only track which is definitely about Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
Issues: Sheer Sound, Johannesburg, South Africa, SSCD 079 issued 2002
Samplers: (b) on Heads Up, Cleveland, Ohio , USA HUCD 3077 titled SMOOTH AFRICA II - EXPLORING THE SOUL; on Sheer Sound, Johannesburg, South Africa SSPCD035 titled AFRICAN CONNECTION PART IVand on Sheer Sound, Johannesburg, South Africa SSPCD 034 titled JAZZ BREW VOL 1
Producers: Moses Khumalo; executive producer: Damon Forbes
Engineer: Evert de Munnik; Assistant Engineer: Sarah McGregor
Winner Best Newcomer SAMA 2003. Mose Khumalo dedicated his award to Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
NAIVASHA
Paul Hanmer
M2 studios, Johannesburg, SABC, South Africa, Febuary 2002
Paul Hanmer (p); Andre Abrahamse (fretless bass); Barry van Zyl (d); Barry van Zyl, Basi Mahlasela (perc loop); Lesley Luburn (cor anglais); McCoy Mrubata (as); Marcus Wyatt (t) Zonta Hofmeyer, Miroslav Chakaryan, Viara Murkova (violin 1); Anneke De Villiers, Maria Branco, Jacques Fourie (violin 2); Jeanne-Louise Moolman, Elizabeth Rennie (viola); Susan Mouton, Laurie Howe (cello)
a. The Ballad of Christinah & William (Paul Hanmer) – 9:15
Sleeve note:
“Custodians of Home & garden – written 13.02.01 – the day we all lost Moses & Flo”
Note: this is the only track which is about Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
Issues: Sheer Sound, Johannesburg, South Africa, SSCD 082 issued 2002
Producers: Paul Hanmer, Peter Pearlson; Loop doctor for the percussion loops: Adrian Hamilton; executive producer: Damon Forbes
Engineer: Peter Pearlson; Assistant Engineer: Sarah McGregor
Nominated for SAMA 2003 Best Contemporary Jazz Album
IMPILO
Shaluza Max
Groovemachine Studios, South Africa 2002
Shaluza Max (vcl), David Rex (programming, key)
k. The Spirit Of Moses Molelekwa (lyrics: T.M. Mntambo; music: T.M.
Mntambo, D. Rex) – 3:56
Sleeve note:
“This album is dedicated to the spirit of Moses Taiwa Molelekwa. Rest in Peace, I will always miss you, may your spirit live forever… LALAKAHLE QHAWE”
And
“This is a song dedicated to one of our great and young pianists who died on the eve of 14th February 2001. You may be gone but your spirit will remain with us. May your spirit find peace with God, as we are striving for the same. All of us in music lost a comrade, a pioneer, an innovator. May your soul rest in peace!”
Note: this is the only track which is definitely about Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
Issues: Sheer Sound, Johannesburg, South Africa, SSCD 093 issued 2002
Producers: David Rex; mixed by David Rex; executive producer: Damon Forbes
Engineer: David Rex
winner of the SAMA 2003 for Best Zulu Album
OUR LANGUAGE
Tribe
Beech Road Studios, SABC, Cape Town, South Africa 2003
Buddy Wells (saxes); Kesivan Naidoo (d); Charles Lazar (dbl bs); Mark Fransman (p)
b. Nommo Blues (Blues for Moses) (Buddy Wells) – 6:30
Note: this is the only track dedicated to Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.
Issues:
Ready Rolled, South Africa RRRCD 003 issued 2003; an alternative version of (b)
issued on Sheer Sound, Johannesburg, South Africa,
SLCD 048 titled JAZZ
IMPRESSIONS AT THE GREEN DOLPHIN VOLUME 1
issued 2003 (This is a shorter version – 5:26 – with fewer sax overdubs,
recorded as part of a compilation by various artists who have played at The
Green Dolphin which is a jazz club/restaurant at the Waterfronf, Cape Town South
Africa. This alternative version was recorded by Tribe at the same studios with
the same engineer; mixed
by Gavin Minter, Richard Mitchell;
Executive Producers: Real Wired Music, Johnnie Walker, The Green Dolphin.)
The CD was reissued in 2005 with the same catalogue number titled JOHNNIE WALKER
JAZZ IMPRESSIONS VOL 1
Producer: Tribe
Engineer: Richard Mitchell
THE BOUGA LUV ALBUM
Kabelo
South Africa, 2004
Kabelo (vcl); A. Howard, B. Roberts (horns)
a. Intro (K. Mabalane, A. Howard, B. Roberts) – 1 :22
Notes: In this track, Kabelo dedicates the CD to his recently deceased father and to Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
The backing track appears to be based on a sample from Kabelo’s 2001 CD titled REBELWITH A CAUSE.
Issues: CSR Records, Johannesburg, South Africa, CSRFCD209 issued 2004
Producer: Kabelo (Executive Producer); (a) mixed by A. Howard
Arranger: kABELO
nominated for SAMA 2005 Best Kwaito Music Album
FACE-BRICK
Brickz
South Africa, 2005
Brickz (vcl); other musicians not identified
l. Rest In Peace (Sis Nengi) (lyrics Sc Ndlovu; music: composer not
identified) –
Note: This is the only track which refers to Moses Taiwa Molelekwa. In contrast with the other tributes detailed above which feature musicians who knew and worked with Molelekwa, this track comes from a younger generation of artists who know Molelekwa’s music primarily through his recordings.
Issues: Will Of Steel Productions, South Africa, CDWOS002 issued 2005
Producer: (l) Dj Cleo; Executive Producers: Dj Cleo, Code Jack
nominated for SAMA 2006 Best Kwaito Music Album and Best Male Artist (winners yet to be announced)
Sidewinder vol 3 “South Arica 95 Outernational Meltdown by Paul Bradshaw, Editor Kathryn Willgress, Photography Peter Williams; published by Straight No Chaser – The magazine of world jazz jive, London April1995
“Musician;” by Joanna McGregor in “Art, Not Chance – nine artist’s diaries;” Edited by Paul Allen; Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, London; 2001; pp 9 to 21
Moses Taiwa Molelekwa’s diary, unpublished – referred to by Jerry Monk Molelekwa in his sleeve notes to Darkness Pass
complied and © Ben Robertson, 2006 to 2009