Diljit Dosanjh makes history at 2026 Latin Grammy Awards
- Diljit Dosanjh became the first Indian artist to perform at the Latin Grammys.
- He joined Daddy Yankee for a live performance of their song Pokito.
- A video of Diljit touching the feet of Yankee's mother went viral.
- Diljit is set to perform at Coachella in April 2027.
The event was held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, though some reports date the occurrence to November 13, 2026.
This appearance follows Diljit’s record-setting debut at the awards in 2023.
Daddy Yankee honored as 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
The Latin Recording Academy honored Daddy Yankee as the 2026 Person of the Year for his nearly three-decade career, humanitarian work, and contributions to the globalization of reggaeton. During his acceptance speech, Daddy Yankee said, "I am at a loss for words".
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Collaboration on global crossover track Pokito
The track Pokito was released on October 30, 2026, and is featured on Daddy Yankee’s 15-track album titled La Postal. The song blends Punjabi vocal and Bhangra elements with reggaeton beats. It incorporates lyrics in both Punjabi and Spanish, including the repeated phrase “Poquito a poquito,” which translates to “little by little”.
Director Stillz produced a music video for the song that celebrates both cultures through references to Punjabi traditions and Latin street culture. During the performance, Diljit sang his Punjabi verses while Daddy Yankee delivered the Spanish parts before they joined together on stage.
On the red carpet, Daddy Yankee described the partnership as significant, stating that Punjabi music and reggaeton are “like cousins”. He also complimented Diljit’s show during the event.
Viral backstage gesture highlights Punjabi values
A viral video from the event shows Diljit meeting Daddy Yankee’s mother, Rosa Rodríguez, backstage. Diljit bowed to touch her feet, and Rosa responded by smiling and placing a hand over her heart as her son cheered.
Social media users praised the moment as a display of Punjabi values, noting the respect shown on a global stage. The event also featured Lionel Richie, who returned to the stage nearly two months after undergoing a heart procedure.
Social media reaction to the cross-cultural performance
Diljit Dosanjh posted the full performance video on Instagram, captioning it with a mix of Punjabi pride and gratitude, writing “Panjabi Aa Gaye Latin Grammys oye. Baba Sukh Rakhe. Shoutout to big brother, Daddy Yankee. Shoutout to Latin Grammys For Having Us.”
The same caption appeared on another Instagram post where he repeated the line “Punjabis have arrived at the Latin Grammys! May God bless us! A shoutout to big brother @daddyyankee. A shoutout to @latingrammys for having us!”
Fans flooded social platforms with reactions, describing the act as “sick”, “What a song, loved it!”, “Omg!! what a mix of rhythms. Love Punjabi music and Puerto Ricans!”, “Yankee Jatt” and “Best crossover of the year”
The Times of India reported on the Instagram video of the duet, which shows Diljit and Daddy Yankee together on the Grammy stage.
Diljit Dosanjh continues Aura India Tour and prepares for Coachella 2027
Diljit’s Aura India Tour will swing through Indore on November 15, then move to Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Lucknow before closing in Chandigarh on December 6, 2026
He is also slated to appear at Coachella in April 2027, with his performance booked for the first weekend of the festival, April 9-11, alongside headliners Dua Lipa, Madonna, Tame Impala, SZA, and a special Daddy Yankee production.
Diljit continues his domestic Aura India Tour while preparing for his 2027 Coachella appearance.
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