Music feature: Chatting with Alaskan folk singer Jewel about her philanthropic work, her decision to independently release her latest album, Lullaby, and, of course, Sarah Palin

Jewel 8 p.m. Wed., Nov. 4, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 953-3368 or vanwezel.org, $30-$60.Do you ever busk anymore just for fun?I haven’t done that in a long time. It was tough work. Thank God for yodeling. I think that was the only thing that got me money. What’s the weirdest part about going on five national TV shows in a week?It’s gotten a lot less weird. When I started out I was in complete culture shock. I’m a pretty shy person to this day. I like to watch