Book of Colors is a band that constantly skirts the edge between torn-open soulfulness and delicate restraint. Their melodies are dreamy and hypnotic, and lead singer André Paraguassu’s distinctively warm, crooning voice carries them with an easygoing authority that captivates audiences.

The lineup of musicians involved is somewhat loose, the band name functioning more as a moniker for Paraguassu’s musical endeavors than as a static group. Live shows can feature up to six band members with lush arrangements and layered harmonies,​but his solo performances are just as engaging, ​showcasing the rich, sultry fullness of his voice.

Book of Colors released their first full-length album on Deer Bear Wolf Records in 2016. They have played alongside national and international acts that include Kishi Bashi, Johanna Warren, Bright Black Morning Light, Little Tybee,
​Horse Feathers, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, and Streets of Laredo.
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André relocated to Portland, Oregon in late 2017 and has been performing regularly with a new lineup of talented
musicians since his arrival (before Covid-19). Book of Colors released their newest single Falling, Falling
​(and ​accompanying music video) November 3 on Spirit House Records.​​

“BOOK OF COLORS SOUNDS LIKE THAT ELF YOU MEET WAY OUT IN THE WOODS STRUMMING A HARP MADE OF DREAMS AND
RAINBOWS. AND HIS BAND IS A TOUGH GANG OF UNICORNS HIGH ON GUMMI JUICE.”
- ARTLANTIS

Book of Colors is a band that constantly skirts the edge between torn-open soulfulness and delicate restraint.
Their melodies are dreamy and hypnotic, and lead singer André Paraguassu’s distinctively warm,
crooning voice carries them with an easygoing authority that captivates audiences.

The lineup of musicians involved is somewhat loose, the band name functioning more as a moniker for Paraguassu’s
musical endeavors than as a static group. Live shows can feature up to six band members with lush
arrangements and layered harmonies,​but his solo performances are just as engaging,
​showcasing the rich, sultry fullness of his voice.

Book of Colors released their first full-length album on Deer Bear Wolf Records in 2016. They have played alongside national and international acts that include Kishi Bashi, Johanna Warren, Bright Black Morning Light, Little Tybee,
​Horse Feathers, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, and Streets of Laredo.

André relocated to Portland, Oregon in late 2017 and has been performing regularly with a new lineup of talented
musicians since his arrival (before Covid-19). Book of Colors released their newest single Falling, Falling
​(and ​accompanying music video) November 3 on Spirit House Records.

“Book of Colors sounds like that elf you meet way out in the woods strumming a harp made of dreams and
rainbows. And his band is a tough gang of unicorns high on Gummi juice.”
- Artlantis