Ravi Shankar believed that Indian raga and American jazz

A. were closely related because both featured similar types of complex rhythms.
B. were essentially the same since both featured improvisation.
C. were resolutely distinct, despite the fact that both feature improvisation and exciting rhythms.
D. were so fundamentally different that Indian musicians and jazz musicians should never play music together.


Answer: C

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