{"id":1103,"date":"2026-02-26T10:10:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chocolateandcream.com\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T18:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:02:33","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chocolateandcream.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

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about<\/h2>\n

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.<\/h2>\n

\n Meet the team<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Astelia<\/h2>\n

Founder & Creative Director<\/h3>\n
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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Mastaced<\/h2>\n

Musical Contributor \/ Presenter<\/h3>\n
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A longtime fixture of Turin\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

VIDEO<\/h2>\n

Every video tells a story. From Sudanese music to Nigerian Afrobeat, from diaspora disco to Caribbean grooves: Chocolate & Cream\u2019s audiovisual content explores a vast repertoire with editorial care and cultural sensitivity.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\n Watch the videos<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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