Minerva Herrera
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Minerva Herrera | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1929 Sancti Spíritus, Cuba |
| Died | July 11, 2016 (aged 87) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, author |
| Years active | 1940s–2010s |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Formerly of | Martín y Minerva |
Minerva Herrera (February 26, 1929 – July 11, 2016) was a popular Cuban folk singer, who performed as part of the duo Martín y Minerva. She is perhaps best known as the mother of Albita, the Grammy-winning Cuban-American singer, producer and composer. Under the name of Mima, she appeared on a popular segment of her daughter's show, La descarga con Albita.
