Bad luck for those said to be 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 don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for hoodoo that I've seen before include "bringer of misfortune" , "Bad luck some people bring" , "Jinx" , "Fetish - charm with magical powers" , "Spells" .)

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

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