"Spread the Word! The Evolution of Gospel From Chicago to the World"

"Spread the Word! The Evolution of Gospel From Chicago to the World" looks at the history of gospel music and its Chicago origins. Mahalia Jackson's Grammy award, song sheets from Thomas Dorsey and other memorabilia give visitors a look at some of gospel music's legends (Albertina Walker, the Staple Singers, James Cleveland and the Rev. Milton Brunson and the Thompson Community Singers) and contemporary artists (Joshua's Troops and Darius Brooks). Through May 20 at DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place; 773-947-0600, dusablemuseum.org