“Panjabi aa gaye @latingrammys oye."
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh brought Punjabi music to one of Latin music’s biggest nights after performing at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas.
The singer took to the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 12, alongside Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee.
The pair performed their recent collaboration, ‘Pokito’, combining Punjabi vocals with Latin rhythms.
The appearance marked a major moment for Diljit, who became the first Indian artist to perform live at the Latin Grammy Awards.
It also placed Punjabi music within a ceremony celebrating artists and sounds from across the Latin music industry.
‘Pokito’ was released on October 30 and brings together Diljit’s Punjabi sound with Daddy Yankee’s reggaeton influence.
The track features Punjabi and Spanish elements, reflecting the two artists’ different musical backgrounds.
Their performance brought the collaboration to the awards stage, with dancers joining them as they delivered the song to the audience.
Diljit opened with his Punjabi vocals before Daddy Yankee joined him, creating a crossover moment between the two genres.
Diljit later shared footage of the performance on Instagram, celebrating the opportunity to represent Punjabi music on an international platform.
He wrote: “Panjabi aa gaye @latingrammys oye. Dunia di har stage te Panjabi boli jau gi.”
The message, which translates to Punjabi being heard on every stage around the world, reflected the significance of the appearance for the singer and his fans.
He also thanked Daddy Yankee for bringing two cultures together and acknowledged the Latin Recording Academy for inviting them to perform.
The ceremony featured a wide-ranging line-up of performers, including Karol G, Bad Gyal, Bizarrap, Anitta, Rosalía, Feid, Juanes and Grupo Frontera.
The event also included a tribute to the late salsa musician Willie Colón, celebrating his influence on Latin music.
Daddy Yankee was also recognised as the Latin Recording Academy’s 2026 Person of the Year.
The honour acknowledged his contribution to Latin music and his influence on reggaeton, a genre that has reached audiences worldwide.
Diljit’s appearance follows several years of international milestones.
In 2023, he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California. He is also set to return to Coachella in April 2027.
The singer is currently travelling across India as part of his Aura Tour, which began in Delhi on October 30.
His Latin Grammy performance adds another significant chapter to his international career, while bringing Punjabi music to a new global audience and introducing it to listeners worldwide.
Watch the Performance Here:
