Diljit Dosanjh performs with Daddy Yankee at Latin Grammys touches his mothers feet backstage

Diljit Dosanjh made history on November 12 as the first Indian artiste to perform at the annual Latin Grammy Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The Punjabi singer took the international stage alongside Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee, and the two performed their recently released collaboration, Pokito.

The performance brought together two distinct musical cultures, with Diljit representing Punjabi music and Daddy Yankee bringing his signature Latin reggaeton sound to the stage. Their collaboration was a meeting of Punjabi lyrics and Spanish verses, with Diljit opening the track before Daddy Yankee joined in with his distinctive flow. 
Diljit also shared a clip of the Latin Grammy performance on Instagram and wrote, “PANJABI AA GAYE @latingrammys OYE Dunia Di Har Stage Te PANJABI Boli Jau Gi.. Baba Sukh Rakhe. Shoutout to Big Brother @daddyyankee Thank you for Bringing Two Cultures Together On One Stage. Shoutout to @latingrammys For Having Us.”

Watch it below:

A heartfelt moment from backstage has also caught the attention of social media users. In a video doing the rounds online, Diljit is seen meeting Daddy Yankee’s mother, Rosa Rodríguez. The singer bends down to touch her feet and seek her blessings, a gesture that has drawn appreciation from fans. 

Released on October 30, Pokito features on Daddy Yankee’s album La Postal. The music video, directed by Stillz and shot in Puerto Rico, plays with elements from both artists’ worlds, bringing together bhangra and Latin influences. The collaboration had been described by Daddy Yankee as a natural musical pairing. In an earlier statement, he said he had always believed Punjabi music and reggaeton would make a great combination. He also spoke about the song’s message, explaining that its lyrics revolve around hard work, discipline and self-love. 

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