Arturo Meza was born on December 15, 1956, in Tocumbo, Michoacán, Mexico, is a Mexican composer, musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, poet, and independent writer. He began playing guitar as a child in Tocumbo, Michoacán, influenced by traditional Mexican music and later by The Beatles and Bob Dylan. His formal music career started with the band Decibel and Ingreso Libero in 1976. His solo career began in 1984 with the release of No vayamos a irnos sin el mar. Throughout his career, he released numerous albums, including Amor Y Paz (2004) and Dulce Semilla Color de Colibrí (2026). His work spans folk rock and traditional Mexican genres. His compositions often blended European and pre-Hispanic influences, reflecting his philosophical and spiritual beliefs. He founded the independent label Gente de México and was known for his community-oriented performances.
