Photo Coverage: Mira Awad Brings ARABIC FUSION to Metropolitan Room

In "Arabic Fusion," Awad sings songs that reflect her unique perspective as a Palestinian Arab citizen of Israel. Weaving her passions for folk, rock and traditional Middle Eastern music, Awad, who sings in English and Arabic (with some Hebrew), creates a remarkable blend of sounds and sentiments that are as much exotic and magical as they are cosmopolitan.

Born in Rameh in Galilee to a Palestinian father and a Bulgarian mother, Awad stars on one of Israel's most popular television shows, Arab Labor, a comedy that tackles the thornier aspects of Jewish and Arab co-existence. A highly recognizable figure in Israel, Awad has proven to be a widely liked and persuasive advocate for the cause of equality and peaceful co-existence between Israel's Jewish and Arab citizens. She concertizes frequently across Europe and Israel. In 2009 she co-wrote the hit song "There Must Be Another Way" with her friend, the singer Achinoam Nini. The song represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow, where it was a finalist.

Her debut solo album, "Bahlawan-Acrobat" was released in 2009.

"Arabic Fusion" performs Tuesday through Saturday June 4 to 8, all at 7pm. There is a $20 music charge and a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 212/206-0440 or to order online visitwww.metropolitanroom.com