Mapping Irish traditional music worldwide. Five visualizations exploring 6,102 sessions, 28,321 comments, and 9,136 venues across 50+ countries — data from thesession.org.
Cities and regions connected by the people who play at sessions in both places. A geographic map of community overlap.
When sessions were born, how long they thrived, and when they went quiet. A visual archaeology from 2002 to 2026.
Where is the music playing on a Tuesday night? Toggle through the days of the week to see the global rhythm.
A calendar heatmap of community activity. See the seasonal pulse, the COVID crater, and the long-term trends.
The people who hold this community together. A network of the most active members and the sessions they connect.