Jaz Coleman co-wrote this music with Hinewehi Mohi (Hine), an incredibly gifted Maori soprano, who has written the lyrics and is the lead vocalist for the group. Oceania is made up of 10 musicians including the singers, (excluding the 'Haka' group).

It's all new music, using traditional Maori language, instruments and cultural themes and is unlike anything that precedes it. It is emotive, personal and vibrant in its delivery of a pure, natural and fresh new sound that should appeal to all genres of music lovers.

The album has a contemporary pop feel - and is perhaps best captured by the phrase:
"Oceania - Where Maori musical culture meets the modern world"

This musical culture refers to ecology, spirituality, plus women and leadership.

Oceania presents this musical culture for the first time on a world stage. Each song has some genuine significance and is steeped in cultural heritage and symbolism.