Monk Boudreaux | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Joseph Pierre Boudreaux |
Also known as | Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Monk |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | December 7, 1941
Genres | New Orleans music, Mardi Gras Indian |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, percussion |
Years active | 1960s–present |
Labels | Rounder, Shanachie |
Website | www.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.