[12] The New York Times thought that, "even on her calmest numbers, Ms. Sangare quickens beats and tickles locutions, impatient to cram more sensations into her singing, and her hunger for excitement is infectious ... [her] two-woman chorus adds to her sensuous swing, giving her abrupt interjections the kick of blues shouts.

"[17] Reviewing the Nonesuch reissue, The Washington Post wrote: "Sangare forgoes international pop, rock and disco influences for a small-combo acoustic sound.

Yet her supple music is not strictly traditional; Western guitar, bass and violin intertwine with African percussion and call-and-response vocals.

"[2] The San Diego Union-Tribune deemed Ko Sira "enchanting," writing that "the focal point remains [Sangare's] high, keening, soulful singing, which is steeped in tradition yet very much of the moment.

"[18] AllMusic wrote that "the focus remains on Sangare's gliding singing (thickened by a couple of female backup singers) and the music's looping (but not laid-back) grooves.