No, I had no knowledge of her child. I knew she married Richard Rudolf. Thanks for letting me know - I will certainly try to find her music. Her parents had some excellent musical DNA. Are you familiar with the Come To My Garden album? Most never heard of it, as it was made on the Cadet/Chess label in Chicago in 1969/70. The arranger was Charles Stepney, the genius behind Earth Wind & Fire, who coincidentally died the same year Minnie did. They made this after Rotary Connection and before she left Chi-Town for LA. It's available on an import from Australia. Incredible.
I haven't known much more about Minnie than the song "Loving You." I thought she had a sweet, pure voice. I can learn more about her on this site I found on Google:
http://www.minnieriperton.com/sub/lyrics.html
Maya is a comedian on SNL. She does impressions of Condi Rice, Teresa Kerry, Donatella Versaci, and many others. She plays characters of all races. She sings in the context of the comic character she's playing, but I don't know of her having performed or recorded anything. I loved her tribute to her deceased Mom on SNL several years ago. I hope they come out with a Best of Maya DVD.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a photo of Maya:
http://educationwonk.blogspot.com/2004/10/teresa-watch-weekly-roundup-926-102.html