XAQUE remains the only US based band to have performed in concert with Portuguese artists of this magnitude…

Having fostered a relationship with RUI VELOSO, XAQUE believed his collaboration on their recordings would bring more awareness to their project. In the Winter of 1996 Rui Veloso returned to the United States to participate.

While on this journey, the band decided to reveal new approaches to a few of their tracks. In January of 2001 "EVOLUCAO UNPLUGGED” was released. The CD title was fitting and featured acoustical interpretation of "HEROI DO MAR" and "PRISIONEIRO" as well as a re-mastered versions of the original 1995 releases. This new CD reinforced the band's commitment to creating awareness of Portuguese music.

Today XAQUE find themselves survivors of life’s challenges, and on October 15th of 2002, the anticipation ended. Xaque released their much-anticipated follow up CD to EVOLUCAO UNPLUGGED titled ALMA NUA featuring performances with the father of Portuguese Rock & Roll, Rui Veloso.