Michael London

Michael London is a Philadelphia Area Singer-Songwriter known as a passionate interpreter of Rumi’s poetry, the great 13th century Sufi poet. He offers us a musical window into the ecstatic poems, which reveal and make tangible our connection with the self, humanity, nature and beyond. His CD's and original songs, inspired by this mystical poet speak directly to us, and get to the central themes and issues of living with passion and true joy. His musical journey began with singing folk songs and show tunes with his family and he found it brought warmth, connectedness and bonding like nothing else. He was especially inspired singing songs by James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Richie Havens and Marvin Gaye and began to write songs and to develop his own musical voice. In college, he found a whole new world of incredible players and shifted his focus to instrumental work, learning to improvise and accompany dancers with atmospheric and lyrical guitar. An accomplished songwriter, Michael is adept at many guitar styles, has his own recording studio and is a soulful and moving singer.

He is also an Associate Professor of Business by day, and has a PhD in Organizational Behavior and serves on the faculty at Muhlenberg college. Prior to joining Muhlenberg College in 2006, London taught for 13 years at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He was recognized as "Professor of the Year" in the Wharton Evening Division for 1996 and 2003. In 1989, London earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University. London's professional activities involve teaching, research, consulting, group facilitation and music. His scholarship includes work on Management Education, Leadership, Group Dynamics and the way in which people attach meaning to their work. He also coaches top executives, helping them to reach their creative potential in leading organizations and achieving their personal goals. And, he facilitates and mediates through team building sessions, T-Groups, and a variety of training programs. He has refined his oral presentation skills through years of experience as a guitarist, folk-singer, and entertainer. His CD debut, "Everything Is New" showcases his souful, magnetic voice. His second release, "The Soul Wakes; Rumi in Song" is inspired by the deeply moving, transcendental poetry of Rumi, the 13th century Persian Sufi mystic. In both classroom and workshop settings, London uses his musical gifts to uplift participants and inspire them to be fully engaged in their learning.