Dr. Kamau Kenyatta

Professor

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Biography

Kamau Kenyatta is a Grammy award-winning pianist and soprano saxophonist who resides in San Diego, California. He is a Teaching Professor at the University of California, San Diego, in the Department of Music. With early exposure to a vast array of musical styles, Kamau has worked alongside jazz greats such as Hubert Laws, Donald Byrd, Yusef Lateef, Jim Pepper, and Earl Klugh. His world tours have taken him to 20 countries and included collaborations with renowned acts such as The Supremes and New Kids on the Block. He has collaborated on film scores, including the writing of the score for the documentary "Small Steps, Big Strides," and serving as a musical director for educational programs such as Blues Schoolhouse. Throughout his career, Kamau has produced numerous recordings and collaborated with celebrated artists, including Gregory Porter, winning Grammy awards for his contributions to jazz music.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).