Toque covered with black velvet. In Canada, "tuque" is the common name for a knitted winter hat, or watch cap (sometimes called a beanie in other parts of the world); the spelling "touque", although not recognized by the Canadian Oxford Dictionary, is also sometimes seen in written English. The Canadian-English term was assimilated from Canadian-French "tuque". "Toque" first appeared in writing around 1870. The fashion is said to have originated with the "coureurs de bois", French and Métis fur traders, who kept their woollen nightcaps on for warmth during cold winter days. Such hats are known in other English-speaking countries by
Toque Profundo was forced to cease concerts, and each member found themselves trying to find ways to expand their musical horizons. Around this time some members formed several project bands, and guitarist Clemente Portillo left the country to the United States to live in Atlanta. Tony Almont spent that summer playing sporadic gigs in New York City and through word of mouth was also able to promote Toque Profundo's body of work as well. These efforts resulted in a showcase in Sirius Satellite Radio, an interview in Music Choice, and concert at SOB's in Downtown Manhattan. To this date, those interviews remain