[6] Zawose possessed a five-octave vocal range; he employed deep throat singing on Chibite.

[11] JazzTimes wrote that Zawose "creates a tantalizing and relatively de-westernized sound, spinning tales in Swahili with a voice that cyclical melodies around the undulating modal patterns on chirimbo.

"[13] The Sydney Morning Herald determined that "the urgency of the chanting, the rhythms created by Zawose's ankle bells, the sonic waves emanating from the jzezes, all conspire to create a sound that sounds like the performance of a party of hundreds.

"[14] Westword noted that "anyone familiar with, say, James Brown, will find his body reacting to the persuasive, push-and-pull rhythms over which Zawose shouts, cries and celebrates.

[16] AllMusic wrote that "Zawose's powers are in full effect, singing in his native tongue and playing traditional instruments that range from flutes and violins to thumb pianos and various percussion to create a rich sound that rings with an infectious vibrancy.