Minerva Willis | |
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| Born | c. 1820 |
| Other names | Aunt Minerva |
| Father | Wallace Willis |
Minerva Willis (c. 1820 – ?) was a Choctaw freedman often referred to as Aunt Minerva known for her contributions 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.