Monk Boudreaux

Monk Boudreaux
Boudreaux at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, 2006
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Pierre Boudreaux
Also known asBig Chief Monk Boudreaux
Monk
Born (1941-12-07) December 7, 1941
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresNew Orleans music, Mardi Gras Indian
Instrument(s)Vocals, percussion
Years active1960s–present
LabelsRounder, Shanachie
Websitewww.bigchiefmonk.com

"Big Chief" Monk Boudreaux (born Joseph Pierre Boudreaux; December 7, 1941) is an African-American musician and Big Chief of the Golden Eagles, a Mardi Gras Indian tribe. He is widely known for his long-time collaboration with Big Chief Bo Dollis in The Wild Magnolias.

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