Félix Arreola is a construction contractor, songwriter, and first-generation Mexican American from Delhi, California, the son of immigrant farmworkers from Guanajuato, Mexico. Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, he grew up in a household where hard work, humility, and cultural pride were daily practices—not abstract values. Though born in the United States, Félix identifies deeply with his parents’ heritage, describing himself as culturally Mexican, shaped by their language, traditions, and moral framework.

From a young age, Félix worked alongside his father in the agricultural fields, gaining a firsthand understanding of the migrant labor experience. These early years taught him the value of discipline and a profound respect for the working-class struggles that built and sustained his community. While his professional life has led him to construction, his outlook remains grounded in his roots—he sees himself as a product of both sacrifice and opportunity.

Though not a full-time musician, Félix has long turned to singing and songwriting to reflect on life, memory, and identity. He draws inspiration from classic Mexican artists such as Vicente Fernández and José Alfredo Jiménez, whose songs mirror the emotional and cultural landscape he lives and honors. Music, for him, is a personal expression—an outlet for telling the truth about who people are, where they come from, and what they endure.

Félix speaks with deep admiration for his parents, calling them his heroes. He credits them with instilling his sense of dignity, justice, and resilience. His work—in life and music—echoes their lessons: that honest labor is honorable, and that the stories of people who build lives across borders matter deeply, even if rarely told aloud.

Through his example, Félix Arreola represents a generation of Central Valley residents who hold multiple identities with clarity and pride—who are bilingual not only in language, but also in experience, history, and heart.