Mambety is renowned for his experimental use of soundscapes to challenge traditional cinematic narratives and decolonize African aesthetics. Key elements of this "sonic space" include:
: His soundtracks often feature a "sonic stew" of indigenous instruments (like the Peul flute), psychedelic jazz, and repeated loops of French chanson (e.g., Josephine Baker's "Paris, Paris"), which underscore themes of cultural hybridization and post-colonial identity.
: By blending West African oral traditions with Western filmmaking techniques—such as nonsynchronous sound and eclectic musical scores—he resists "calcified" Western storytelling.
