The Moses Taiwa Molelekkwa Arts Foundation is based in Tembisa, a township in South Africa’s Gauteng Province. The foundation was established on April 11, 2002. It is also a co-operating organization to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). There, various music instruction classes are held that teach young local kids to play a wide array of instruments and to read music.

In 2007 the Taiwa Jazz Band was formed from some of the top students at the foundation. The Taiwa Jazz Band performs indigenous music, yet playing contemporary instruments; the group displays the diversity of our culture and the richness of our heritage. The band has since performed widely, receiving major recognition for their incredible talent and astounding musicianship. In 2009, they had their first international tour to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and they also performed at the Mundial Cultural Festival in Netherlands, May 2010 and MCI InterRegional Festival 2010 in Dar es Salaam - Tanzania, July 2010. In 2008, they were named best band in Gauteng Province in the Puisano Roving Jazz Programme. Some of the major performances include playing at the annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival which they performed at and held workshops in both 2008 and 2009. They also wowed crowds at the National Arts Festival held in Grahamstown (Eastern Cape) in 2008 and 2009, including the Standard Bank National Youth Workshop held as part of the festival in 2009 & 2010. They also featured at the Ekurhuleni Divas Concerts and Ekurhuleni Comes Alive Jazz Evening 2008.

The young band varies from ages 17 to 26, most of whom balance their school commitments and their love for African indigenous music and jazz. Their repertoire indicates the mature sensibility that they make come alive through their youthful energy and gifted ability. They play their own compositions, largely introduced by ‘Bra Monk’ Molelekwa and standards such as Ntshilo-Ntshilo, Cantalope Island, Malaika, Mmangwane and the band’s originals; Dinokeng & Thoko which are irresistibly entertaining. The band’s repertoire also includes compositions by the late Moses Khumalo and Moses Molelekwa.