Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh brought Punjabi music to the international stage with his performance alongside Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee at the Latin Grammys 2026. The two singers came together for their collaboration Pokito, which blends Punjabi and Spanish music. Their performance received cheers from the audience, and Diljit has now shared a video from the event on social media.
Diljit Dosanjh shares video from Latin Grammys performance
On Friday, Diljit took to Instagram to share a glimpse of his performance with Daddy Yankee. In the video, Diljit can be seen singing his Punjabi verse from Pokito, while Daddy Yankee performs his Spanish portion. The two artists later share the stage as the audience cheers for them.
Sharing the video, Diljit wrote, “Punjabis have arrived at the Latin Grammys! Oye, Punjabi will be spoken on every stage in the world. May God bless us! A shoutout to big brother @daddyyankee Thank you for bringing two cultures together on one stage. A shoutout to @latingrammys for having us!”
The video also received several reactions from fans. One user wrote, “This is sick.” Another commented, “What a song, loved it!” A fan wrote, “Omg!! what a mix of rhythms. Love Punjabi music and Puerto Ricans!” Another commented, “Yankee Jatt”, while one fan called it the “Best crossover of the year”.
Daddy Yankee says Punjabi and reggaeton are like cousins
Speaking about working with Diljit on the Latin Grammys red carpet, Daddy Yankee said that the collaboration meant a lot to him. He also spoke about the similarities between the two musical styles.
He told the media, “It means a lot. I want to thank Diljit; he did a great job. I think Punjabi and Reggaeton are like cousins. I always felt like that. The collaboration has been amazing; I want to thank everyone who has been supporting the record. It’s like one of the craziest things like music makes sense when the cultures collide.”
Released on October 30, Pokito combines Diljit’s Punjabi vocals and bhangra influences with Daddy Yankee’s reggaeton style. The song features the Spanish phrase ‘Poquito a poquito’, which means ‘little by little’. Directed by Stillz, its music video features elements of Punjabi traditions and Latin urban culture. The song is part of Daddy Yankee’s 15-track album La Postal.
Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming India tour dates
Meanwhile, Diljit will perform in Indore on November 15 as part of his Aura India Tour. He will also visit Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Lucknow before concluding the India leg of the tour in Chandigarh on December 6. The singer is also set to return to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2027.
