In Oceania's eponymous release Maori musical culture meets the modern world electronica in this sonic fusion molded by producer Jaz Coleman (ex-Killing Joke now resident in Auckland) and Hinewehi Mohi ... “Oceania stirs a new mix of sonic possibilities. Different, emotional and successful.” ... “Deep Forest meets Massive Attack.”

“Oceania, the first international release of Maori music, brings together celebrated New Zealand poet/singer/lyricist Hinewehi Mohi, Brit post-punkster Jaz Coleman of Killing Joke and Hirini Melbourne, a composer and professor of Maori studies. Melbourne's dense compositions come to life in the hands of highly skilled Maori musicians playing traditional instruments alongside an expansive Western string section. Exotic and mutable, the music of Oceania grounds itself in ancient culture while fully engaging in a modern sonic sensibility. The result is decidedly neo-classical, spiritual, and celebratory. Mohi's stunning voice twines itself round wending string lines, sensual beats, and hypnotic flute. An excellent choice for fans of Uakti, Phillip Glass, and Sheila Chandra, Oceania is a wash of gloriously complex rhythm and harmony.”
Amazon.com review

Track listing:
1 Pukaea (The trumpet)
2 Kohahitanga (Union)
3 Hautoa (Warrior)
4 Hinerakatauri (Goddess of Music)
5 He Tangata (People)
6 Kihikihi (Cicada)
7 Haera Ra (Farewell)
8 Pepepe (The Moth)
9 Tino Rangatiratanga (Self-Determination)
10 Hautoa (Warrior) – Beatmasters 7” Mix
11 Kotahitanga (Union) – Beatmasters 7” Mix