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Chocolate & Cream was born from a vision: to explore Afro and Afro-descendant music with the depth it deserves. Cultural research, editorial rigor, and an authentic voice come together to create stories, formats, and content that restore dignity to a global musical heritage.

Astelia

Founder & Creative Director

Astelia is the founder and sole creator of Chocolate & Cream. He conceived the project and defined its cultural mission, aesthetic vision, and editorial structure. He personally oversees the research, writing, creative direction, and development of every format: from educational content to videos, from scripts to external collaborations.

His vision is both coherent and original, born of years of study and a passion for Afro-descendant music and its global impact. Chocolate & Cream exists thanks to his initiative, his dedication, and his voice.

Mastaced

Musical Contributor / Presenter

A longtime fixture of Turin’s black music scene, Mastaced brings an authentic presence to Chocolate & Cream, along with musical expertise honed over more than twenty years in radio, clubs, and festivals. He contributes to video formats as a presenter, lending his voice to content conceived and curated by Astelia.

VIDEO

Every video tells a story. From Sudanese music to Nigerian Afrobeat, from diaspora disco to Caribbean grooves: Chocolate & Cream’s audiovisual content explores a vast repertoire with editorial care and cultural sensitivity.