Diljit Dosanjh Becomes First Indian Artist To Perform At Latin Grammy Awards
The singer performed his Punjabi-Spanish collaboration ‘Pokito’ with Daddy Yankee at the 27th edition of the awards
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Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has created history by becoming the first Indian artist to perform live at the Latin Grammy Awards. The singer took the stage alongside Puerto Rican music star Daddy Yankee at the 27th edition of the awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on November 12.
The duo performed their recently released collaboration ‘Pokito’, bringing Punjabi and Latin music together on an international platform. The Punjabi-Spanish track is part of Daddy Yankee’s album ‘La Postal’ and was released on October 30.
Sharing a video of the performance on social media, Diljit celebrated the milestone with a message highlighting the global reach of Punjabi music. He wrote, “Panjabi aa gaye @latingrammys OYE. Dunia Di Har Stage Te PANJABI Boli Jau Gi.. Baba Sukh Rakhe.”
He also thanked Daddy Yankee for bringing two cultures together on one stage and acknowledged the Latin Recording Academy for the opportunity.
Diljit's performance was part of a star-studded ceremony featuring international artistes including Rosalía, Karol G, Anitta, Bizarrap, Bad Gyal, DJ Premier, Grupo Niche and Jay Wheeler, among others.
The appearance adds another milestone to Diljit's growing international career. In April 2023, he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. He also made an appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ in 2024.
Meanwhile, the singer is currently touring India as part of his Aura Tour 2026, which began in Delhi on October 30. He is next scheduled to perform in Indore on November 15.
Diljit's Latin Grammy debut marks another significant moment for Punjabi music on the global stage.