Bad luck for those classed as sound performers (6)

I believe the answer is:

hoodoo

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'bad luck' is the definition.
(type of jinx or bad luck)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for hoodoo that I've seen before include "Witchcraft" , "Thing or person that brings bad luck" , "Spells" , "Jinx" , "Fetish - charm with magical powers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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