What version of Ubuntu are you running and which version of swami? I don't get the errors you mention on Feisty, though I don't get any sound either.
** Changed in: swami (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed => Needs Info
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Swami produces no sound
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/34251
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