Minerva Willis | |
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| Born | c. 1820 |
| Other names | Aunt Minerva |
| Father | Wallace Willis |
Minerva Willis (c. 1820 – ?) was a Choctaw freedman and musician, also known as Aunt Minerva, who contributed to spirituals alongside her father, Wallace Willis. Their compositions, including "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Steal Away to Jesus," gained international recognition through performances by the Fisk Jubilee Singers.