Nothing wakes you up in the morning quite like coffee—unless we’re talking about the contagious energy of Los Angeles alt-R&B crooner Miguel. The “Coffee” singer fuses sweet R&B vocals with a funky live show that will even get the wallflowers dancing. Much like Cher, Prince and Beyoncé, Miguel is a pop icon who has earned his first-name-basis moniker by catching songs with staying power and emotional depth. His latest album, War & Leisure, is full of fun, upbeat numbers with sex-positive lyrics, thoughtful political undertones and top-notch collabs like his Spanish banger “Caramelo Duro” featuring Kali Uchis.
Miguel
Sept. 20, 7:30pm, $49+
SJSU Event Center, San Jose
