Diljit Dosanjh and Daddy Yankee bring country-Latin fusion to the 2026 Latin Grammys. Oh yes, music icons gathered Pokito. Don’t miss Diljit’s Punjabi hook Yes, it doesn’t work.
This performance comes soon after Diljit and Daddy Yankee joined forces PokitoA Punjabi-Spanish track that blends Diljit’s signature Punjabi style with the reggaeton sound of Daddy Yankee. Diljit’s union Yes, it does not work, Mira’s bill will work for you And Daddy Yankee’s Spanish hook is perfect.
This collaboration is another milestone moment for Diljit, who has brought Punjabi music to a global audience. The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held on Thursday, November 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
While sharing the video, Diljit said, “Punjabi came Latin Grammy Oy. Punjabi is spoken in every part of the world..Baba Sukh Rahe. [Punjabis have arrived at the Latin Grammys, oye! Punjabi will be spoken on every stage around the world. May God keep us blessed.] Shout out to big brother, Daddy Yankee. Thank you for bringing two cultures on one stage. Shout out to the Latin Grammys for having us.
Pokito was released on 30 October and features Punjabi and Spanish sections instead of keeping the two musical styles separate.
Daddy Yankee was honored as the Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the Year
Daddy Yankee was honored as the 2026 Latino recording Academy Person of the Year He was recognized for his nearly three-decade career, his contribution to the globalization of reggaeton and his humanitarian work.
The tribute celebrates his journey from the barrios of Puerto Rico to becoming one of the biggest names associated with reggaeton worldwide.
His historical album Barrio Fino And Gasolina’s worldwide success played a major role in bringing reggaeton to an international audience.
In his acceptance speech, Daddy Yankee said“I’m at a loss for words.”
“First, I want to glorify God, not out of habit, but because if I am standing here today, it is by His grace, not by my own ability. Thanks to the artists who came to sing my songs… Everything turned out incredible. I have never felt such a powerful feeling in my life as I felt today. As I was enjoying that moment, and I was enjoying this moment, and I could believe that this is all and I can reflect that. The songs are not mine,” he added.