Dave Alter

"A Tribe Called Quest is my childhood. It's how I came to understand what hip-hop is," says mural artist Vincent Ballentine. "A lot has come before, a lot has come after, but they changed the game." ST. ALBANS, Queens (WABC) -- The intersection of Linden Boulevard and 192nd Street in Queens shines with hip-hop history and an artistic tribute to one of the most revolutionary groups in the history of rap. The hip-hop quartet A Tribe Called Quest hails from this neighborhood of St. Albans, Queens.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade is steeped in tradition that stretches back to the middle of the 19th century. And one of the most traditional sounds along the parade route is that of the bagpipes. We caught up with one of the many area Emerald Society Pipes and Drums members that can been seen and heard in the parade. Sean Hagan is a member of the Police Emerald Society of Westchester County and plays the bagpipes that once belonged to his late father.

MANHATTAN (WABC) -- Art is an expression of yourself, your environment or the people around you. Paul Carluccio is a street who uses manholes on the sidewalk to make gorgeous, interpretive paintings! "I just try to create an intimacy between me and the canvas. I try to take energy that comes from my environment - whether it's me being stressed out in my life or me going through stuff - and it's very theraputic," said Carluccio.