Rafael de Swarte is from London. He lived in Finland 1970-72, returned in 2012, now resident in Rauhalinna Kaarina.

Age fifteen formed band, Tyres, a mixed-band, they played in England, mid to late 1960s. In 1968 historic highlights: 1. They were on the same bill as the first Led Zeppelin performance at Roundhouse Chalk Farm - where John Lee Hooker also headlined. 2. Played at Middle Earth when Tyranossaurus Rex (T Rex) performed - Bolan and Took played Deborah.

It was around 1966, Rafael started writing songs for his band, they recorded a few times demos and suchlike, had a session at Abbey Road but tapes were lost. The band split in 1969 coinciding with the "end of an era". Rafael continued writing until 1978 then during a very long term marriage did not play or write for next 35 years.

Peace' for your ears is outstanding new album by songwriter Rafael de Swarte featuring 7 great tracks.

Songs 1 - 4 are in a reggae vein including the title track 'Peace' which has a dubby and sub bass feeling with a vital message.

Song 5 is a jazzy, latin-vibe groover with rich meaning, song 6 is a downtempo moody & biting alt rap composition and song 7 features rhythmic beats in an alt rap work with atmospheric slide guitar outro.