French artist Nathan Zanagar’s La Grande Salle EP is a daring and deeply personal five-track exploration of identity, emotion, and artistic evolution…

Praised by tastemakers like Didier Varrod and Antoine Dabrowski, Zanagar uses the EP as a canvas for unapologetic self-expression, pushing boundaries in sound, storytelling, and performance.

‘La Grande Salle’ captures Nathan Zanagar’s ability to inhabit multiple genres and moods without losing his core voice — rich, expressive, and daring. The five tracks form a cohesive arc while each standing distinctly: the pulse-driven ‘In My Head’ contrasts beautifully with the vulnerability of ‘EDA’, and ‘Occupe Toi’’s emotional charge lingers long after its final note. Zanagar’s collaborations — with writer Yasmina Reza and artist Valentin Marso — add depth and texture, but his vision remains firmly at the centre.

The production across the EP is sleek yet organic, allowing shifts from dancefloor liberation to quiet introspection to feel natural. Vocally, Zanagar delivers each line with precision and emotional clarity, whether in French or English, and the bilingual approach adds to the EP’s global feel. His self-directed videos expand the songs’ narratives visually, but the music itself paints vivid pictures: beats that throb like neon lights, melodies that arc like a dancer’s leap, moments of silence that feel like held breath. ‘La Grande Salle’ isn’t just an EP — it’s a space, one Zanagar invites listeners into fully, whether to move, to reflect, or to simply be.

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The EP moves fluidly across genres and languages, mixing intimate balladry with electrifying bursts of energy. From the pulsating rhythms of ‘In My Head’ to the poignant vulnerability of ‘EDA’ — a rare ode to friendship accompanied by a self-directed video — each track serves as a standalone narrative yet contributes to a cohesive statement. Collaborations with writer Yasmina Reza and artist Valentin Marso add layers of depth and sophistication, especially on the emotionally charged title track and ‘Occupe Toi’.

Zanagar’s voice is strikingly expressive and daring, delivering lyrics that cut like arrows and performances charged with raw honesty. His artistic vision extends beyond music to direction and dance, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to his work. Whether inviting listeners onto the dancefloor or into reflective solitude, La Grande Salle offers a rich tapestry of emotion and sound.

For those seeking bold songwriting combined with fearless emotional exposure, Nathan Zanagar’s latest work stands as a landmark in contemporary French pop music.