Jean-Pierre Pichard was a French musician and academic. He was known for organizing events promoting the culture of Brittany. He was co-founder of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient.
Biography
Pichard was of the band , with whom he won the in 1969. He then became a secretary for . Pichard served as Director of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient from 1972 to 2007, when he ceded leadership to Lisardo Lombardía. Jean-Pierre Pichard died in Lorient on 13 August 2021 at the age of 75. ==Awards==