If We Were a Love Song, presented as part of Edges of Ailey, is a series of poetic vignettes created by Kyle Abraham in collaboration with A.I.M and set to some of Nina Simone’s most intimate songs. The atmosphere of this work melds the intricate qualities of Abraham’s movements and musicality with Simone’s iconic silky voice. Comprised primarily of solos and duets, with versions created for both stage and screen, the work unfolds like a series of living portraits, deepening our reflections on community, love, and one’s self.