What is the music genre of the Blues Brothers films?

The musical styles in the Blues Brothers film touch several recognizable American genres, centering on R&B. I would argue (and nominally defend the film's title) by adding that, in my view, the film allegorically depicts the history and path to modern R&B. read more

The Blues Bros movie is a bit of a mash-up of styles. Most of the music is in some sub genre of what could best be described as the Great American Black Music Tradition. read more

Best Answer: Most of the songs were Rhythm and Blues. For similar sounds check out the Stax label. Many of the songs from there feature Steve Cropper and Duck Dunn who were in the Blue Brothers band on guitar and bass, respectively. read more

The Blues Brothers are an American blues and soul revivalist band which was founded in 1978 by comedy actors Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live. Belushi and Aykroyd fronted the band, respectively in character as lead vocalist "Joliet" Jake Blues and harmonica player/vocalist Elwood Blues. read more

The Blues Brothers are an American blues and soul revivalist band which was founded in 1978 by comedy actors Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live. read more