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Kenny Wesley

  • College of Arts & Sciences

Biography

Kenny is a songwriter, pianist, award-winning vocalist, educator, and a linguist who is fluent in five languages.  As a musical and cultural ambassador for the United States Department of State, he has performed and conducted workshops and masterclasses in numerous countries (i.e., Madagascar, Bolivia, Gabon, Rwanda, Colombia, Peru).  His songs, fusing elements of electronic, jazz, funk, classical, folk and gospel, have been prominently featured on radio, film and TV – including the FOX series So You Think You Can Dance.

Education & Expertise

Education

Spanish

M.A.
Howard University
2011

Spanish

B.A.
Howard University
2004

Expertise

Interpretation and Translation

Research

Research

Specialty

Cultural Disconnect in Translation and Interpretation