The New York Times wrote: "Synthesizers and Western horns perk along (sometimes sounding like Weather Report on Ko-Yan), but the underlying rhythms percolate in triple time, and it's hard for a Western ear to predict where Mr. Keita's vocal lines, and the responses of his female backup singers, will begin or end."
The New York Times reported: "Synthesizers and Western horns maintain a steady rhythm (sometimes reminiscent of Weather Report on Ko-Yan), but the underlying beats are in triple time, making it difficult for a Western listener to predict when Mr. Keita's vocal lines and his female backup singers will begin or end."