Adrián Sánchez Ávila is a young corrido composer whose music blends personal history with cultural tradition. At 17, he wrote and performed his first full corrido, “Soy de Guerrero,” for the Corridos del San Joaquín contest. A high school student from the Fresno area, Adrián also works in the fields during school breaks—experiences that ground his songwriting in the realities of working-class life.

Though not from Guerrero himself, Adrián wrote “Soy de Guerrero” to honor his father’s migration journey from Guerrero to California as a teenager. The song reflects their intergenerational bond and the influence of his father’s story on his own artistic path.

Raised in a household filled with traditional Mexican music, Adrián discovered his voice during a childhood trip to Mexico, where relatives encouraged him to pursue music. He has since formed a band with peers, developing a style influenced by artists like Chalino Sánchez, Vicente Fernández, and Ariel Camacho.

Adrián also hopes to become a music teacher. He is driven by the belief that all children should have access to music education, regardless of income. Through his writing and teaching goals, Adrián represents a new generation of artists rooted in tradition and driven by purpose.