Monk Boudreaux

Monk Boudreaux
Boudreaux at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, 2006
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 (age 82)
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.